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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.32, 1,054.05 and 442.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.32, 1,054.05 and 442.95 is: 663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.32 : 1,054.05 = 442.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.32/1,054.05 = 442.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.32x = 1,054.05 × 442.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.32x = 466,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,891.45/703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.84

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