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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.56, 1,055.20 and 460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.56, 1,055.20 and 460.48 is: 689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.56 : 1,055.20 = 460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.56/1,055.20 = 460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.56x = 1,055.20 × 460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.56x = 485,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,898.50/704.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.65

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