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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.43, 1,060.92 and 447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.43, 1,060.92 and 447.73 is: 671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.43 : 1,060.92 = 447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.43/1,060.92 = 447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.43x = 1,060.92 × 447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.43x = 475,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,004.32/707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.45

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