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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.35, 1,063.53 and 433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.35, 1,063.53 and 433.60 is: 651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.35 : 1,063.53 = 433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.35/1,063.53 = 433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.35x = 1,063.53 × 433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.35x = 461,149.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,149.93/708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.02

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