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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 1,061.46 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 1,061.46 and 323.04 is: 484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 1,061.46 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/1,061.46 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 1,061.46 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 342,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,894.04/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.64

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