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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.58, 1,060.02 and 433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.58, 1,060.02 and 433.26 is: 649.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.58 : 1,060.02 = 433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.58/1,060.02 = 433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.58x = 1,060.02 × 433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.58x = 459,264.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,264.27/707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.06

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