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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.96, 1,055.10 and 447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.96, 1,055.10 and 447.08 is: 672.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.96 : 1,055.10 = 447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.96/1,055.10 = 447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.96x = 1,055.10 × 447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.96x = 471,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,714.11/701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.00

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