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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.99, 1,058.30 and 445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.99, 1,058.30 and 445.18 is: 667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.99 : 1,058.30 = 445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.99/1,058.30 = 445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.99x = 1,058.30 × 445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.99x = 471,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,139.12/705.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.34

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