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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.28, 1,062.72 and 467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.28, 1,062.72 and 467.10 is: 698.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.28 : 1,062.72 = 467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.28/1,062.72 = 467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.28x = 1,062.72 × 467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.28x = 496,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,396.51/710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.87

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