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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.06, 1,055.40 and 430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.06, 1,055.40 and 430.90 is: 646.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.06 : 1,055.40 = 430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.06/1,055.40 = 430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.06x = 1,055.40 × 430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.06x = 454,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,771.86/703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.85

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