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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.30, 1,054.76 and 456.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.30, 1,054.76 and 456.98 is: 684.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.30 : 1,054.76 = 456.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.30/1,054.76 = 456.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.30x = 1,054.76 × 456.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.30x = 481,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,996.67/704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.37

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