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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.21, 1,062.25 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.21, 1,062.25 and 434.16 is: 651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.21 : 1,062.25 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.21/1,062.25 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.21x = 1,062.25 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.21x = 461,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,184.29/708.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.20

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