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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 1,052.18 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 1,052.18 and 290.48 is: 435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 1,052.18 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/1,052.18 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 1,052.18 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 305,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,637.25/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.72

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