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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.74, 1,060.35 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.74, 1,060.35 and 322.18 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.74 : 1,060.35 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.74/1,060.35 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.74x = 1,060.35 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.74x = 341,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,623.56/707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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