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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.51, 1,065.46 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.51, 1,065.46 and 450.72 is: 674.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.51 : 1,065.46 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.51/1,065.46 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.51x = 1,065.46 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.51x = 480,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,224.13/711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.94

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