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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.37, 1,059.53 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.37, 1,059.53 and 321.62 is: 482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.37 : 1,059.53 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.37/1,059.53 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.37x = 1,059.53 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.37x = 340,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,759.13/706.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.41

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