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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.55, 1,048.70 and 467.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.55, 1,048.70 and 467.57 is: 699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.55 : 1,048.70 = 467.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.55/1,048.70 = 467.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.55x = 1,048.70 × 467.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.55x = 490,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,333.08/700.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.93

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