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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.01, 1,059.48 and 459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.01, 1,059.48 and 459.36 is: 689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.01 : 1,059.48 = 459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.01/1,059.48 = 459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.01x = 1,059.48 × 459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.01x = 486,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,682.73/706.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.35

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