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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.27, 1,060.08 and 433.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.27, 1,060.08 and 433.49 is: 649.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.27 : 1,060.08 = 433.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.27/1,060.08 = 433.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.27x = 1,060.08 × 433.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.27x = 459,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,534.08/707.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.73

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