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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 1,057.52 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 1,057.52 and 416.25 is: 624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 1,057.52 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/1,057.52 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 1,057.52 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 440,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,193.74/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.38

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