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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.16, 1,060.74 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.16, 1,060.74 and 322.68 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.16 : 1,060.74 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.16/1,060.74 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.16x = 1,060.74 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.16x = 342,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,279.58/707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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