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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.49, 1,063.41 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.49, 1,063.41 and 435.12 is: 653.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.49 : 1,063.41 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.49/1,063.41 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.49x = 1,063.41 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.49x = 462,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,706.97/708.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.09

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