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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.72, 1,058.54 and 418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.72, 1,058.54 and 418.98 is: 628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.72 : 1,058.54 = 418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.72/1,058.54 = 418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.72x = 1,058.54 × 418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.72x = 443,507.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,507.09/705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.45

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