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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.02, 1,070.10 and 441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.02, 1,070.10 and 441.30 is: 660.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.02 : 1,070.10 = 441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.02/1,070.10 = 441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.02x = 1,070.10 × 441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.02x = 472,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,235.13/715.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.45

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