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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.44, 1,054.92 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.44, 1,054.92 and 445.28 is: 667.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.44 : 1,054.92 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.44/1,054.92 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.44x = 1,054.92 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.44x = 469,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,734.78/703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.77

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