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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.09, 1,081.15 and 446.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.09, 1,081.15 and 446.51 is: 670.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.09 : 1,081.15 = 446.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.09/1,081.15 = 446.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.09x = 1,081.15 × 446.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.09x = 482,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,745.87/720.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.40

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