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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.91, 1,069.68 and 453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.91, 1,069.68 and 453.45 is: 679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.91 : 1,069.68 = 453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.91/1,069.68 = 453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.91x = 1,069.68 × 453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.91x = 485,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,046.40/713.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.42

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