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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.34, 1,060.65 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.34, 1,060.65 and 322.62 is: 483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.34 : 1,060.65 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.34/1,060.65 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.34x = 1,060.65 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.34x = 342,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,186.90/707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.77

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