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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.48, 1,060.07 and 433.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.48, 1,060.07 and 433.00 is: 648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.48 : 1,060.07 = 433.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.48/1,060.07 = 433.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.48x = 1,060.07 × 433.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.48x = 459,008.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,008.20/707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.79

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