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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.68, 1,060.32 and 463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.68, 1,060.32 and 463.36 is: 694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.68 : 1,060.32 = 463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.68/1,060.32 = 463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.68x = 1,060.32 × 463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.68x = 491,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,309.88/707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.25

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