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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.46, 1,070 and 453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.46, 1,070 and 453.08 is: 679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.46 : 1,070 = 453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.46/1,070 = 453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.46x = 1,070 × 453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.46x = 484,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,795.60/713.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.50

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