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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.53, 1,054.02 and 442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.53, 1,054.02 and 442.22 is: 663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.53 : 1,054.02 = 442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.53/1,054.02 = 442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.53x = 1,054.02 × 442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.53x = 466,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,103.45/702.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.47

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