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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.21, 1,053.33 and 460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.21, 1,053.33 and 460.28 is: 690.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.21 : 1,053.33 = 460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.21/1,053.33 = 460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.21x = 1,053.33 × 460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.21x = 484,821.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,821.47/702.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.42

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