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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 1,052.19 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 1,052.19 and 290.60 is: 435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 1,052.19 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/1,052.19 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 1,052.19 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 305,767.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,767.77/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.90

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