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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710, 1,062.92 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710, 1,062.92 and 435.24 is: 651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,062.92 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,062.92 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,062.92 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 462,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,625.30/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.58

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