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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.58, 1,055.61 and 460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.58, 1,055.61 and 460.50 is: 689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.58 : 1,055.61 = 460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.58/1,055.61 = 460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.58x = 1,055.61 × 460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.58x = 486,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,108.41/704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.93

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