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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.47, 1,060.89 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.47, 1,060.89 and 220.48 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.47 : 1,060.89 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.47/1,060.89 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.47x = 1,060.89 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.47x = 233,905.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,905.03/707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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