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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.44, 1,051.92 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.44, 1,051.92 and 443.28 is: 664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.44 : 1,051.92 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.44/1,051.92 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.44x = 1,051.92 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.44x = 466,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,295.10/701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.77

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