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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 1,057.20 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 1,057.20 and 445.60 is: 668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 1,057.20 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/1,057.20 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 1,057.20 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 471,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,088.32/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.40

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