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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.30, 1,064.13 and 466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.30, 1,064.13 and 466.30 is: 699.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.30 : 1,064.13 = 466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.30/1,064.13 = 466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.30x = 1,064.13 × 466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.30x = 496,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,203.82/709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.57

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