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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 1,060.80 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 1,060.80 and 420.48 is: 630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 1,060.80 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/1,060.80 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 1,060.80 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 446,045.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,045.18/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.70

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