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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.25, 1,068.17 and 451.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.25, 1,068.17 and 451.85 is: 677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.25 : 1,068.17 = 451.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.25/1,068.17 = 451.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.25x = 1,068.17 × 451.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.25x = 482,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,653.03/712.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.65

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