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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.51, 1,063.35 and 436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.51, 1,063.35 and 436.77 is: 653.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.51 : 1,063.35 = 436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.51/1,063.35 = 436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.51x = 1,063.35 × 436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.51x = 464,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,439.38/710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.68

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