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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.21, 1,049.04 and 456.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.21, 1,049.04 and 456.21 is: 684.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.21 : 1,049.04 = 456.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.21/1,049.04 = 456.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.21x = 1,049.04 × 456.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.21x = 478,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,582.54/699.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.46

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