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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.68, 1,081.32 and 446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.68, 1,081.32 and 446.12 is: 669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.68 : 1,081.32 = 446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.68/1,081.32 = 446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.68x = 1,081.32 × 446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.68x = 482,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,398.48/720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.37

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