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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.53, 1,062.84 and 416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.53, 1,062.84 and 416.46 is: 624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.53 : 1,062.84 = 416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.53/1,062.84 = 416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.53x = 1,062.84 × 416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.53x = 442,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,630.35/708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.72

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