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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.97, 1,057.62 and 446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.97, 1,057.62 and 446.63 is: 670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.97 : 1,057.62 = 446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.97/1,057.62 = 446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.97x = 1,057.62 × 446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.97x = 472,360.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,360.81/704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.05

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