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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 1,055.58 and 460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 1,055.58 and 460.72 is: 690.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 1,055.58 = 460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/1,055.58 = 460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 1,055.58 × 460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 486,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,326.82/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.02

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