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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.89, 1,048.01 and 455.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.89, 1,048.01 and 455.67 is: 682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.89 : 1,048.01 = 455.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.89/1,048.01 = 455.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.89x = 1,048.01 × 455.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.89x = 477,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,544.44/699.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.32

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