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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.53, 1,070.60 and 454.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.53, 1,070.60 and 454.49 is: 680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.53 : 1,070.60 = 454.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.53/1,070.60 = 454.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.53x = 1,070.60 × 454.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.53x = 486,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,574.85/714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.97

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