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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.80, 1,062.36 and 416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.80, 1,062.36 and 416.44 is: 624.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.80 : 1,062.36 = 416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.80/1,062.36 = 416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.80x = 1,062.36 × 416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.80x = 442,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,401.80/708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.16

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