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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.15, 1,051.73 and 457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.15, 1,051.73 and 457.88 is: 686.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.15 : 1,051.73 = 457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.15/1,051.73 = 457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.15x = 1,051.73 × 457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.15x = 481,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,563.84/701.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.82

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