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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.66, 1,064.82 and 450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.66, 1,064.82 and 450.20 is: 674.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.66 : 1,064.82 = 450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.66/1,064.82 = 450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.66x = 1,064.82 × 450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.66x = 479,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,381.96/710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.56

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