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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.65, 1,063.09 and 465.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.65, 1,063.09 and 465.43 is: 697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.65 : 1,063.09 = 465.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.65/1,063.09 = 465.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.65x = 1,063.09 × 465.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.65x = 494,793.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,793.98/709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.24

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