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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 1,059.74 and 441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 1,059.74 and 441.60 is: 663.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 1,059.74 = 441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/1,059.74 = 441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 1,059.74 × 441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 467,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,978.98/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.01

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