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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.65, 1,058.40 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.65, 1,058.40 and 431.60 is: 647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.65 : 1,058.40 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.65/1,058.40 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.65x = 1,058.40 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.65x = 456,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,800.15/705.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.35

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