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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.83, 1,052.42 and 458.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.83, 1,052.42 and 458.61 is: 686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.83 : 1,052.42 = 458.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.83/1,052.42 = 458.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.83x = 1,052.42 × 458.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.83x = 482,648.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,648.04/702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.73

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