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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.19, 1,065 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.19, 1,065 and 418.28 is: 627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.19 : 1,065 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.19/1,065 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.19x = 1,065 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.19x = 445,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,470.86/710.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.26

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