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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.97, 1,053.41 and 442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.97, 1,053.41 and 442.26 is: 663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.97 : 1,053.41 = 442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.97/1,053.41 = 442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.97x = 1,053.41 × 442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.97x = 465,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,878.90/701.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.68

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