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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.61, 1,057.35 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.61, 1,057.35 and 431.33 is: 646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.61 : 1,057.35 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.61/1,057.35 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.61x = 1,057.35 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.61x = 456,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,063.11/705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.34

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