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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 1,060.29 and 464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 1,060.29 and 464.01 is: 695.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 1,060.29 = 464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/1,060.29 = 464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 1,060.29 × 464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 491,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,985.16/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.57

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