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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 1,056.60 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 1,056.60 and 448.08 is: 673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 1,056.60 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/1,056.60 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 1,056.60 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 473,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,441.33/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.50

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