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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 1,053.48 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 1,053.48 and 443.48 is: 664.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 1,053.48 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/1,053.48 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 1,053.48 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 467,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,197.31/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.37

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