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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 1,058.81 and 446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 1,058.81 and 446.42 is: 668.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 1,058.81 = 446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/1,058.81 = 446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 1,058.81 × 446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 472,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,677.72/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.28

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