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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.59, 1,058.94 and 445.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.59, 1,058.94 and 445.77 is: 668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.59 : 1,058.94 = 445.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.59/1,058.94 = 445.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.59x = 1,058.94 × 445.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.59x = 472,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,043.68/706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.06

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