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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.27, 1,055.75 and 444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.27, 1,055.75 and 444.35 is: 665.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.27 : 1,055.75 = 444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.27/1,055.75 = 444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.27x = 1,055.75 × 444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.27x = 469,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,122.93/705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.17

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