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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.45, 1,062 and 383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.45, 1,062 and 383.51 is: 574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.45 : 1,062 = 383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.45/1,062 = 383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.45x = 1,062 × 383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.45x = 407,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,282.31/708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.89

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