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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.24, 1,059.42 and 414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.24, 1,059.42 and 414.20 is: 620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.24 : 1,059.42 = 414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.24/1,059.42 = 414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.24x = 1,059.42 × 414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.24x = 438,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,811.76/707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.46

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