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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 1,053 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 1,053 and 291.36 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 1,053 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/1,053 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 1,053 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 306,802.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,802.08/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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