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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.76, 1,058.35 and 432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.76, 1,058.35 and 432.45 is: 649.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.76 : 1,058.35 = 432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.76/1,058.35 = 432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.76x = 1,058.35 × 432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.76x = 457,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,683.46/704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.42

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