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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.15, 1,069.65 and 454.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.15, 1,069.65 and 454.23 is: 680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.15 : 1,069.65 = 454.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.15/1,069.65 = 454.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.15x = 1,069.65 × 454.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.15x = 485,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,867.12/714.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.34

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