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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.30, 1,064.97 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.30, 1,064.97 and 436.01 is: 653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.30 : 1,064.97 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.30/1,064.97 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.30x = 1,064.97 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.30x = 464,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,332.24/710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.71

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