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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.34, 1,061.64 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.34, 1,061.64 and 322.78 is: 483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.34 : 1,061.64 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.34/1,061.64 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.34x = 1,061.64 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.34x = 342,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,676.16/708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.77

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