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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.63, 1,050.19 and 466.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.63, 1,050.19 and 466.82 is: 698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.63 : 1,050.19 = 466.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.63/1,050.19 = 466.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.63x = 1,050.19 × 466.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.63x = 490,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,247.22/701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.73

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