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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.30, 1,063.74 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.30, 1,063.74 and 434.88 is: 653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.30 : 1,063.74 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.30/1,063.74 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.30x = 1,063.74 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.30x = 462,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,599.25/708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.11

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