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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.44, 1,052.13 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.44, 1,052.13 and 458.22 is: 686.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.44 : 1,052.13 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.44/1,052.13 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.44x = 1,052.13 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.44x = 482,107.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,107.01/702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.34

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