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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 1,051.91 and 459.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 1,051.91 and 459.35 is: 689.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 1,051.91 = 459.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/1,051.91 = 459.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 1,051.91 × 459.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 483,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,187.30/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.01

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