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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.87, 1,054.81 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.87, 1,054.81 and 333.28 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.87 : 1,054.81 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.87/1,054.81 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.87x = 1,054.81 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.87x = 351,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,547.08/703.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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