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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.28, 1,065.24 and 450.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.28, 1,065.24 and 450.37 is: 674.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.28 : 1,065.24 = 450.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.28/1,065.24 = 450.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.28x = 1,065.24 × 450.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.28x = 479,752.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,752.14/711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.49

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