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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 1,061.03 and 434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 1,061.03 and 434.84 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 1,061.03 = 434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/1,061.03 = 434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 1,061.03 × 434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 461,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,374.07/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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