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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.81, 1,058.71 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.81, 1,058.71 and 428.16 is: 642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.81 : 1,058.71 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.81/1,058.71 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.81x = 1,058.71 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.81x = 453,297.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,297.27/705.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.24

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