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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 1,052.11 and 466.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 1,052.11 and 466.71 is: 700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 1,052.11 = 466.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/1,052.11 = 466.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 1,052.11 × 466.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 491,030.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,030.26/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.87

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