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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.03, 1,049.48 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.03, 1,049.48 and 453.48 is: 679.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.03 : 1,049.48 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.03/1,049.48 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.03x = 1,049.48 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.03x = 475,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,918.19/700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.85

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