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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.84, 1,067.19 and 466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.84, 1,067.19 and 466.84 is: 701.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.84 : 1,067.19 = 466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.84/1,067.19 = 466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.84x = 1,067.19 × 466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.84x = 498,206.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,206.98/709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.86

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