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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.01, 1,050.29 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.01, 1,050.29 and 440.61 is: 660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.01 : 1,050.29 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.01/1,050.29 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.01x = 1,050.29 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.01x = 462,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,766.07/701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.14

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