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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.97, 1,059.66 and 434.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.97, 1,059.66 and 434.61 is: 650.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.97 : 1,059.66 = 434.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.97/1,059.66 = 434.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.97x = 1,059.66 × 434.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.97x = 460,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,538.83/707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.51

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