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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.22, 1,057.80 and 418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.22, 1,057.80 and 418.48 is: 627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.22 : 1,057.80 = 418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.22/1,057.80 = 418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.22x = 1,057.80 × 418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.22x = 442,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,668.14/705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.70

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