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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 1,051.67 and 457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 1,051.67 and 457.96 is: 687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 1,051.67 = 457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/1,051.67 = 457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 1,051.67 × 457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 481,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,622.79/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.09

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