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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706, 1,059.40 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706, 1,059.40 and 321.24 is: 482.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 1,059.40 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/1,059.40 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 1,059.40 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 340,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,321.66/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.04

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