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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 1,053.12 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 1,053.12 and 441.62 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 1,053.12 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/1,053.12 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 1,053.12 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 465,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,073.59/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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