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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.47, 1,067.35 and 403.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.47, 1,067.35 and 403.46 is: 605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.47 : 1,067.35 = 403.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.47/1,067.35 = 403.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.47x = 1,067.35 × 403.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.47x = 430,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,633.03/711.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.27

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