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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 1,054.98 and 443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 1,054.98 and 443.46 is: 664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 1,054.98 = 443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/1,054.98 = 443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 1,054.98 × 443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 467,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,841.43/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.45

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