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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.32, 1,067.22 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.32, 1,067.22 and 451.52 is: 677.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.32 : 1,067.22 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.32/1,067.22 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.32x = 1,067.22 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.32x = 481,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,871.17/711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.43

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