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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 1,060.68 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 1,060.68 and 322.36 is: 483.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 1,060.68 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/1,060.68 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 1,060.68 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 341,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,920.80/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.54

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