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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.60, 1,057.08 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.60, 1,057.08 and 448.56 is: 672.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.60 : 1,057.08 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.60/1,057.08 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.60x = 1,057.08 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.60x = 474,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,163.80/705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.00

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