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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.93, 1,053.59 and 459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.93, 1,053.59 and 459.03 is: 688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.93 : 1,053.59 = 459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.93/1,053.59 = 459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.93x = 1,053.59 × 459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.93x = 483,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,627.12/702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.02

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