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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.15, 1,062.01 and 465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.15, 1,062.01 and 465.96 is: 698.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.15 : 1,062.01 = 465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.15/1,062.01 = 465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.15x = 1,062.01 × 465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.15x = 494,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,854.18/708.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.80

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