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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 1,052.39 and 458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 1,052.39 and 458.60 is: 686.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 1,052.39 = 458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/1,052.39 = 458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 1,052.39 × 458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 482,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,621.94/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.84

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