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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,055.93 and 445.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,055.93 and 445.41 is: 668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,055.93 = 445.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,055.93 = 445.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,055.93 × 445.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 470,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,319.55/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.26

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