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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 1,058.10 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 1,058.10 and 462.04 is: 693.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 1,058.10 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/1,058.10 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 1,058.10 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 488,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,884.52/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.41

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