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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 1,062.36 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 1,062.36 and 431.40 is: 645.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 1,062.36 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/1,062.36 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 1,062.36 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 458,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,302.10/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.46

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