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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.36, 1,062.94 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.36, 1,062.94 and 433.88 is: 651.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.36 : 1,062.94 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.36/1,062.94 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.36x = 1,062.94 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.36x = 461,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,188.41/708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.07

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