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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.32, 1,070.22 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.32, 1,070.22 and 453.52 is: 680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.32 : 1,070.22 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.32/1,070.22 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.32x = 1,070.22 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.32x = 485,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,366.17/713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.43

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