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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 1,066.22 and 451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 1,066.22 and 451.17 is: 676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 1,066.22 = 451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/1,066.22 = 451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 1,066.22 × 451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 481,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,046.48/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.58

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