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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.16, 1,070.01 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.16, 1,070.01 and 438.84 is: 658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.16 : 1,070.01 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.16/1,070.01 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.16x = 1,070.01 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.16x = 469,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,563.19/713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.43

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