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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 1,062.87 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 1,062.87 and 431.64 is: 646.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 1,062.87 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/1,062.87 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 1,062.87 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 458,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,777.21/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.13

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