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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.96, 1,063.26 and 466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.96, 1,063.26 and 466.12 is: 698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.96 : 1,063.26 = 466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.96/1,063.26 = 466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.96x = 1,063.26 × 466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.96x = 495,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,606.75/709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.08

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