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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.32, 1,068.43 and 438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.32, 1,068.43 and 438.45 is: 657.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.32 : 1,068.43 = 438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.32/1,068.43 = 438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.32x = 1,068.43 × 438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.32x = 468,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,453.13/712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.64

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