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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.65, 1,080.06 and 460.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.65, 1,080.06 and 460.58 is: 690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.65 : 1,080.06 = 460.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.65/1,080.06 = 460.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.65x = 1,080.06 × 460.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.65x = 497,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,448.63/720.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.28

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