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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.92, 1,054.80 and 460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.92, 1,054.80 and 460.80 is: 690.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.92 : 1,054.80 = 460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.92/1,054.80 = 460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.92x = 1,054.80 × 460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.92x = 486,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,051.84/703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.49

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