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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 1,051.56 and 458.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 1,051.56 and 458.31 is: 686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 1,051.56 = 458.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/1,051.56 = 458.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 1,051.56 × 458.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 481,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,940.46/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.41

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