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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.23, 1,070.82 and 454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.23, 1,070.82 and 454.58 is: 680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.23 : 1,070.82 = 454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.23/1,070.82 = 454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.23x = 1,070.82 × 454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.23x = 486,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,776.03/715.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.59

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