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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.32, 1,062.72 and 465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.32, 1,062.72 and 465.36 is: 697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.32 : 1,062.72 = 465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.32/1,062.72 = 465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.32x = 1,062.72 × 465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.32x = 494,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,547.38/709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.21

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