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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 1,062.78 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 1,062.78 and 323.56 is: 485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 1,062.78 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/1,062.78 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 1,062.78 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 343,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,873.10/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.67

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