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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.23, 1,062.27 and 433.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.23, 1,062.27 and 433.85 is: 650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.23 : 1,062.27 = 433.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.23/1,062.27 = 433.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.23x = 1,062.27 × 433.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.23x = 460,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,860.53/708.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.72

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