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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.56, 1,053.70 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.56, 1,053.70 and 459.48 is: 688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.56 : 1,053.70 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.56/1,053.70 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.56x = 1,053.70 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.56x = 484,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,154.08/703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.15

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