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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.91, 1,053.57 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.91, 1,053.57 and 443.10 is: 664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.91 : 1,053.57 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.91/1,053.57 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.91x = 1,053.57 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.91x = 466,836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,836.87/702.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.15

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