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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.42, 1,059.90 and 448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.42, 1,059.90 and 448.02 is: 671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.42 : 1,059.90 = 448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.42/1,059.90 = 448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.42x = 1,059.90 × 448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.42x = 474,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,856.40/707.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.25

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