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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.31, 1,083.32 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.31, 1,083.32 and 450.08 is: 675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.31 : 1,083.32 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.31/1,083.32 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.31x = 1,083.32 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.31x = 487,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,580.67/722.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.03

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