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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.88, 1,059.48 and 446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.88, 1,059.48 and 446.92 is: 669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.88 : 1,059.48 = 446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.88/1,059.48 = 446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.88x = 1,059.48 × 446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.88x = 473,502.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,502.80/706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.85

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