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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.40, 1,054.38 and 456.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.40, 1,054.38 and 456.77 is: 684.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.40 : 1,054.38 = 456.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.40/1,054.38 = 456.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.40x = 1,054.38 × 456.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.40x = 481,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,603.88/703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.68

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