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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.06, 1,059.63 and 430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.06, 1,059.63 and 430.25 is: 643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.06 : 1,059.63 = 430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.06/1,059.63 = 430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.06x = 1,059.63 × 430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.06x = 455,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,905.81/708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.88

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