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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.89, 1,049.50 and 456.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.89, 1,049.50 and 456.67 is: 683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.89 : 1,049.50 = 456.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.89/1,049.50 = 456.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.89x = 1,049.50 × 456.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.89x = 479,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,275.17/700.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.81

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