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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.49, 1,071.22 and 454.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.49, 1,071.22 and 454.85 is: 680.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.49 : 1,071.22 = 454.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.49/1,071.22 = 454.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.49x = 1,071.22 × 454.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.49x = 487,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,236.79/715.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.98

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