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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.26, 1,055.16 and 446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.26, 1,055.16 and 446.76 is: 670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.26 : 1,055.16 = 446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.26/1,055.16 = 446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.26x = 1,055.16 × 446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.26x = 471,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,403.28/703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.31

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