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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.66, 1,058 and 431.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.66, 1,058 and 431.29 is: 647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.66 : 1,058 = 431.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.66/1,058 = 431.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.66x = 1,058 × 431.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.66x = 456,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,304.82/704.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.55

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