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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.46, 1,061.13 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.46, 1,061.13 and 433.72 is: 649.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.46 : 1,061.13 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.46/1,061.13 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.46x = 1,061.13 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.46x = 460,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,233.30/708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.62

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