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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.69, 1,058.91 and 446.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.69, 1,058.91 and 446.65 is: 669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.69 : 1,058.91 = 446.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.69/1,058.91 = 446.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.69x = 1,058.91 × 446.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.69x = 472,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,957.83/706.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.26

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