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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.86, 1,059.03 and 445.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.86, 1,059.03 and 445.49 is: 668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.86 : 1,059.03 = 445.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.86/1,059.03 = 445.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.86x = 1,059.03 × 445.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.86x = 471,787.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,787.27/705.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.39

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