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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 1,064.44 and 450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 1,064.44 and 450.22 is: 673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 1,064.44 = 450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/1,064.44 = 450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 1,064.44 × 450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 479,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,232.18/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.91

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