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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.70, 1,056.41 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.70, 1,056.41 and 443.91 is: 665.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.70 : 1,056.41 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.70/1,056.41 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.70x = 1,056.41 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.70x = 468,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,948.74/704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.46

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