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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.06, 1,049.90 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.06, 1,049.90 and 456.84 is: 684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.06 : 1,049.90 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.06/1,049.90 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.06x = 1,049.90 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.06x = 479,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,634.03/701.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.16

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