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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.15, 1,060.52 and 464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.15, 1,060.52 and 464.96 is: 697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.15 : 1,060.52 = 464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.15/1,060.52 = 464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.15x = 1,060.52 × 464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.15x = 493,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,091.75/707.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.30

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