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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.21, 1,053.28 and 455.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.21, 1,053.28 and 455.55 is: 682.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.21 : 1,053.28 = 455.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.21/1,053.28 = 455.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.21x = 1,053.28 × 455.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.21x = 479,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,821.69/703.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.33

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