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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.48, 1,051.82 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.48, 1,051.82 and 290.50 is: 435.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.48 : 1,051.82 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.48/1,051.82 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.48x = 1,051.82 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.48x = 305,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,553.71/701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.58

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