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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.16, 1,058.67 and 459.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.16, 1,058.67 and 459.61 is: 689.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.16 : 1,058.67 = 459.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.16/1,058.67 = 459.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.16x = 1,058.67 × 459.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.16x = 486,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,572.67/706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.04

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