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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.48, 1,060.42 and 433.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.48, 1,060.42 and 433.12 is: 650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.48 : 1,060.42 = 433.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.48/1,060.42 = 433.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.48x = 1,060.42 × 433.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.48x = 459,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,289.11/706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.11

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