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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 1,049.67 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 1,049.67 and 457.22 is: 684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 1,049.67 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/1,049.67 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 1,049.67 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 479,930.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,930.12/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.42

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