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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.70, 1,056.72 and 461.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.70, 1,056.72 and 461.49 is: 691.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.70 : 1,056.72 = 461.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.70/1,056.72 = 461.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.70x = 1,056.72 × 461.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.70x = 487,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,665.71/705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.04

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