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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.65, 1,052.48 and 458.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.65, 1,052.48 and 458.38 is: 687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.65 : 1,052.48 = 458.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.65/1,052.48 = 458.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.65x = 1,052.48 × 458.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.65x = 482,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,435.78/701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.57

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