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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.85, 1,049.05 and 466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.85, 1,049.05 and 466.12 is: 697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.85 : 1,049.05 = 466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.85/1,049.05 = 466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.85x = 1,049.05 × 466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.85x = 488,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,983.19/700.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.70

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