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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.16, 1,059.84 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.16, 1,059.84 and 432.48 is: 648.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.16 : 1,059.84 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.16/1,059.84 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.16x = 1,059.84 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.16x = 458,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,359.60/707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.17

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