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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.64, 1,065.96 and 433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.64, 1,065.96 and 433.08 is: 649.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.64 : 1,065.96 = 433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.64/1,065.96 = 433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.64x = 1,065.96 × 433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.64x = 461,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,645.96/710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.62

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