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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.21, 1,058.92 and 414.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.21, 1,058.92 and 414.47 is: 620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.21 : 1,058.92 = 414.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.21/1,058.92 = 414.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.21x = 1,058.92 × 414.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.21x = 438,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,884.24/707.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.59

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