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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.87, 1,064.53 and 450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.87, 1,064.53 and 450.09 is: 674.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.87 : 1,064.53 = 450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.87/1,064.53 = 450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.87x = 1,064.53 × 450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.87x = 479,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,132.87/710.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.00

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