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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.58, 1,059.48 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.58, 1,059.48 and 414.84 is: 621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.58 : 1,059.48 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.58/1,059.48 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.58x = 1,059.48 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.58x = 439,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,514.68/707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.15

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