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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.33, 1,054.77 and 456.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.33, 1,054.77 and 456.38 is: 684.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.33 : 1,054.77 = 456.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.33/1,054.77 = 456.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.33x = 1,054.77 × 456.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.33x = 481,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,381.40/703.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.43

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