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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.01, 1,065.72 and 466.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.01, 1,065.72 and 466.71 is: 700.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.01 : 1,065.72 = 466.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.01/1,065.72 = 466.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.01x = 1,065.72 × 466.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.01x = 497,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,382.18/710.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.53

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