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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 1,064.25 and 417.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 1,064.25 and 417.18 is: 624.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 1,064.25 = 417.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/1,064.25 = 417.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 1,064.25 × 417.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 443,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,983.82/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.98

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