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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.45, 1,050.67 and 456.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.45, 1,050.67 and 456.23 is: 684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.45 : 1,050.67 = 456.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.45/1,050.67 = 456.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.45x = 1,050.67 × 456.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.45x = 479,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,350.37/700.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.35

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