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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.38, 1,062.52 and 434.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.38, 1,062.52 and 434.51 is: 651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.38 : 1,062.52 = 434.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.38/1,062.52 = 434.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.38x = 1,062.52 × 434.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.38x = 461,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,675.57/708.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.73

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