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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.01, 1,059.18 and 443.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.01, 1,059.18 and 443.54 is: 663.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.01 : 1,059.18 = 443.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.01/1,059.18 = 443.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.01x = 1,059.18 × 443.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.01x = 469,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,789.68/708.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.54

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