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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.02, 1,061.49 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.02, 1,061.49 and 323 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.02 : 1,061.49 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.02/1,061.49 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.02x = 1,061.49 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.02x = 342,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,861.27/708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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