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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.04, 1,061.46 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.04, 1,061.46 and 430.02 is: 645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.04 : 1,061.46 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.04/1,061.46 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.04x = 1,061.46 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.04x = 456,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,449.03/707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.58

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