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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.08, 1,050.36 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.08, 1,050.36 and 457 is: 684.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.08 : 1,050.36 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.08/1,050.36 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.08x = 1,050.36 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.08x = 480,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,014.52/701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.68

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