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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.72, 1,047.86 and 456.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.72, 1,047.86 and 456.53 is: 684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.72 : 1,047.86 = 456.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.72/1,047.86 = 456.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.72x = 1,047.86 × 456.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.72x = 478,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,372.00/698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.65

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