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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.67, 1,052.37 and 441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.67, 1,052.37 and 441.66 is: 662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.67 : 1,052.37 = 441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.67/1,052.37 = 441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.67x = 1,052.37 × 441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.67x = 464,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,789.73/701.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.41

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