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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 1,053.90 and 456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 1,053.90 and 456.20 is: 684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 1,053.90 = 456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/1,053.90 = 456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 1,053.90 × 456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 480,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,789.18/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.30

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