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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.24, 1,058.81 and 460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.24, 1,058.81 and 460.17 is: 688.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.24 : 1,058.81 = 460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.24/1,058.81 = 460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.24x = 1,058.81 × 460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.24x = 487,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,234.27/707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.92

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