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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.27, 1,054.71 and 428.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.27, 1,054.71 and 428.85 is: 644.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.27 : 1,054.71 = 428.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.27/1,054.71 = 428.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.27x = 1,054.71 × 428.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.27x = 452,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,312.38/702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.07

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