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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.05, 1,053.20 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.05, 1,053.20 and 290.96 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.05 : 1,053.20 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.05/1,053.20 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.05x = 1,053.20 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.05x = 306,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,432.35/702.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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