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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 1,053.24 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 1,053.24 and 290.98 is: 436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 1,053.24 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/1,053.24 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 1,053.24 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 306,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,469.14/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.67

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