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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 1,056.51 and 441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 1,056.51 and 441.45 is: 661.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 1,056.51 = 441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/1,056.51 = 441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 1,056.51 × 441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 466,396.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,396.34/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.67

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