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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.48, 1,060.16 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.48, 1,060.16 and 321.76 is: 482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.48 : 1,060.16 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.48/1,060.16 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.48x = 1,060.16 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.48x = 341,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,117.08/706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.84

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