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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.24, 1,058.40 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.24, 1,058.40 and 449.28 is: 673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.24 : 1,058.40 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.24/1,058.40 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.24x = 1,058.40 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.24x = 475,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,517.95/706.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.31

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