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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.65, 1,060.93 and 322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.65, 1,060.93 and 322.63 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.65 : 1,060.93 = 322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.65/1,060.93 = 322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.65x = 1,060.93 × 322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.65x = 342,287.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,287.85/707.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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