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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.10, 1,049.40 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.10, 1,049.40 and 454.44 is: 680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.10 : 1,049.40 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.10/1,049.40 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.10x = 1,049.40 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.10x = 476,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,889.34/701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.20

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