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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.78, 1,062.15 and 323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.78, 1,062.15 and 323.30 is: 485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.78 : 1,062.15 = 323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.78/1,062.15 = 323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.78x = 1,062.15 × 323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.78x = 343,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,393.10/707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.17

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