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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 1,055.70 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 1,055.70 and 415.26 is: 622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 1,055.70 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/1,055.70 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 1,055.70 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 438,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,389.98/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.57

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