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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.26, 1,070.94 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.26, 1,070.94 and 440.48 is: 660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.26 : 1,070.94 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.26/1,070.94 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.26x = 1,070.94 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.26x = 471,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,727.65/714.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.44

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