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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 1,055.28 and 460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 1,055.28 and 460.80 is: 690.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 1,055.28 = 460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/1,055.28 = 460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 1,055.28 × 460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 486,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,273.02/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.57

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