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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.10, 1,051.11 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.10, 1,051.11 and 457.02 is: 685.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.10 : 1,051.11 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.10/1,051.11 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.10x = 1,051.11 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.10x = 480,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,378.29/701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.18

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