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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 1,069.69 and 453.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 1,069.69 and 453.83 is: 679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 1,069.69 = 453.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/1,069.69 = 453.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 1,069.69 × 453.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 485,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,460.09/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.46

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