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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.24, 1,058.64 and 460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.24, 1,058.64 and 460.14 is: 688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.24 : 1,058.64 = 460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.24/1,058.64 = 460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.24x = 1,058.64 × 460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.24x = 487,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,122.61/707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.77

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