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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.52, 1,065.46 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.52, 1,065.46 and 418.16 is: 627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.52 : 1,065.46 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.52/1,065.46 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.52x = 1,065.46 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.52x = 445,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,532.75/710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.05

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