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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 1,056.36 and 444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 1,056.36 and 444.30 is: 666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 1,056.36 = 444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/1,056.36 = 444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 1,056.36 × 444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 469,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,340.75/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.58

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