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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.27, 1,056.64 and 443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.27, 1,056.64 and 443.97 is: 666.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.27 : 1,056.64 = 443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.27/1,056.64 = 443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.27x = 1,056.64 × 443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.27x = 469,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,116.46/704.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.10

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