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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.33, 1,053.63 and 459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.33, 1,053.63 and 459.06 is: 688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.33 : 1,053.63 = 459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.33/1,053.63 = 459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.33x = 1,053.63 × 459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.33x = 483,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,679.39/702.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.68

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