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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.20, 1,062.30 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.20, 1,062.30 and 324.20 is: 486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.20 : 1,062.30 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.20/1,062.30 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.20x = 1,062.30 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.20x = 344,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,397.66/708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.30

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