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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.11, 1,051.38 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.11, 1,051.38 and 440.91 is: 662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.11 : 1,051.38 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.11/1,051.38 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.11x = 1,051.38 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.11x = 463,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,563.96/700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.13

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