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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.44, 1,057.11 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.44, 1,057.11 and 271.54 is: 407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.44 : 1,057.11 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.44/1,057.11 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.44x = 1,057.11 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.44x = 287,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,047.65/704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.48

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