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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.37, 1,058.83 and 446.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.37, 1,058.83 and 446.47 is: 668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.37 : 1,058.83 = 446.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.37/1,058.83 = 446.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.37x = 1,058.83 × 446.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.37x = 472,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,732.42/707.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.30

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