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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.10, 1,054.65 and 443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.10, 1,054.65 and 443.90 is: 665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.10 : 1,054.65 = 443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.10/1,054.65 = 443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.10x = 1,054.65 × 443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.10x = 468,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,159.14/703.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.85

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