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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.93, 1,068.09 and 464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.93, 1,068.09 and 464.33 is: 697.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.93 : 1,068.09 = 464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.93/1,068.09 = 464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.93x = 1,068.09 × 464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.93x = 495,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,947.16/710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.61

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