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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.96, 1,060.32 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.96, 1,060.32 and 430.40 is: 644.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.96 : 1,060.32 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.96/1,060.32 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.96x = 1,060.32 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.96x = 456,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,361.73/707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.62

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