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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.80, 1,053.66 and 458.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.80, 1,053.66 and 458.92 is: 689.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.80 : 1,053.66 = 458.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.80/1,053.66 = 458.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.80x = 1,053.66 × 458.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.80x = 483,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,545.65/701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.01

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