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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.69, 1,060.67 and 463.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.69, 1,060.67 and 463.51 is: 695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.69 : 1,060.67 = 463.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.69/1,060.67 = 463.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.69x = 1,060.67 × 463.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.69x = 491,631.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,631.15/706.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.68

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