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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.41, 1,067.65 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.41, 1,067.65 and 438.66 is: 657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.41 : 1,067.65 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.41/1,067.65 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.41x = 1,067.65 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.41x = 468,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,334.25/712.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.40

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