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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.50, 1,058.73 and 424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.50, 1,058.73 and 424.30 is: 636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.50 : 1,058.73 = 424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.50/1,058.73 = 424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.50x = 1,058.73 × 424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.50x = 449,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,219.14/705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.74

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