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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.73, 1,060.10 and 463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.73, 1,060.10 and 463.73 is: 695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.73 : 1,060.10 = 463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.73/1,060.10 = 463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.73x = 1,060.10 × 463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.73x = 491,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,600.17/706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.60

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