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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.27, 1,054.47 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.27, 1,054.47 and 270.33 is: 405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.27 : 1,054.47 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.27/1,054.47 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.27x = 1,054.47 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.27x = 285,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,052.24/703.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.32

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