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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.10, 1,050.48 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.10, 1,050.48 and 440.46 is: 659.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.10 : 1,050.48 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.10/1,050.48 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.10x = 1,050.48 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.10x = 462,694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,694.42/701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.95

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