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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.64, 1,058.46 and 416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.64, 1,058.46 and 416.92 is: 625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.64 : 1,058.46 = 416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.64/1,058.46 = 416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.64x = 1,058.46 × 416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.64x = 441,293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,293.14/705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.38

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