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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.97, 1,057.44 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.97, 1,057.44 and 418.23 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.97 : 1,057.44 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.97/1,057.44 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.97x = 1,057.44 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.97x = 442,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,253.13/704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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