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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.53, 1,058.72 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.53, 1,058.72 and 445.52 is: 668.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.53 : 1,058.72 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.53/1,058.72 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.53x = 1,058.72 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.53x = 471,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,673.41/705.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.54

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