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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.30, 1,058.84 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.30, 1,058.84 and 417.12 is: 625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.30 : 1,058.84 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.30/1,058.84 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.30x = 1,058.84 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.30x = 441,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,663.34/706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.32

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