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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.34, 1,055.88 and 444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.34, 1,055.88 and 444.15 is: 665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.34 : 1,055.88 = 444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.34/1,055.88 = 444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.34x = 1,055.88 × 444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.34x = 468,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,969.10/704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.83

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