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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.64, 1,083.40 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.64, 1,083.40 and 450.48 is: 675.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.64 : 1,083.40 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.64/1,083.40 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.64x = 1,083.40 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.64x = 488,050.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,050.03/722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.37

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