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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,055.28 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,055.28 and 443.16 is: 664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,055.28 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,055.28 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,055.28 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 467,657.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,657.88/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.48

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