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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 1,052.82 and 458.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 1,052.82 and 458.04 is: 687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 1,052.82 = 458.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/1,052.82 = 458.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 1,052.82 × 458.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 482,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,233.67/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.88

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