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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.39, 1,068.51 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.39, 1,068.51 and 438.66 is: 657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.39 : 1,068.51 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.39/1,068.51 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.39x = 1,068.51 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.39x = 468,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,712.60/713.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.03

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