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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 1,065.48 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 1,065.48 and 450.48 is: 674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 1,065.48 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/1,065.48 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 1,065.48 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 479,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,977.43/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.96

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