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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.85, 1,064.79 and 435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.85, 1,064.79 and 435.10 is: 653.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.85 : 1,064.79 = 435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.85/1,064.79 = 435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.85x = 1,064.79 × 435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.85x = 463,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,290.13/708.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.58

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