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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.30, 1,056.65 and 444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.30, 1,056.65 and 444.29 is: 666.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.30 : 1,056.65 = 444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.30/1,056.65 = 444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.30x = 1,056.65 × 444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.30x = 469,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,451.52/704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.56

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