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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.92, 1,060.80 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.92, 1,060.80 and 464.80 is: 696.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.92 : 1,060.80 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.92/1,060.80 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.92x = 1,060.80 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.92x = 493,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,059.84/707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.49

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