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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709, 1,062.96 and 416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709, 1,062.96 and 416.68 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709 : 1,062.96 = 416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709/1,062.96 = 416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709x = 1,062.96 × 416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709x = 442,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,914.17/709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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