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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.71, 1,061.49 and 433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.71, 1,061.49 and 433.66 is: 650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.71 : 1,061.49 = 433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.71/1,061.49 = 433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.71x = 1,061.49 × 433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.71x = 460,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,325.75/707.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.44

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