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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.35, 1,064.19 and 416.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.35, 1,064.19 and 416.59 is: 625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.35 : 1,064.19 = 416.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.35/1,064.19 = 416.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.35x = 1,064.19 × 416.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.35x = 443,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,333.46/708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.87

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