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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.36, 1,061.82 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.36, 1,061.82 and 323.88 is: 485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.36 : 1,061.82 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.36/1,061.82 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.36x = 1,061.82 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.36x = 343,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,902.26/708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.49

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