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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 1,057.50 and 448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 1,057.50 and 448.04 is: 672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 1,057.50 = 448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/1,057.50 = 448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 1,057.50 × 448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 473,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,802.30/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.67

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