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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.98, 1,062.66 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.98, 1,062.66 and 434.48 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.98 : 1,062.66 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.98/1,062.66 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.98x = 1,062.66 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.98x = 461,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,704.52/708.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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