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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.56, 1,058.06 and 445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.56, 1,058.06 and 445.76 is: 667.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.56 : 1,058.06 = 445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.56/1,058.06 = 445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.56x = 1,058.06 × 445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.56x = 471,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,646.57/706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.53

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