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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.22, 1,051.16 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.22, 1,051.16 and 458.22 is: 685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.22 : 1,051.16 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.22/1,051.16 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.22x = 1,051.16 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.22x = 481,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,662.54/702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.91

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