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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.23, 1,060.31 and 433.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.23, 1,060.31 and 433.51 is: 649.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.23 : 1,060.31 = 433.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.23/1,060.31 = 433.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.23x = 1,060.31 × 433.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.23x = 459,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,653.42/708.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.01

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