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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 1,052.56 and 458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 1,052.56 and 458.72 is: 687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 1,052.56 = 458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/1,052.56 = 458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 1,052.56 × 458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 482,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,830.32/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.48

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