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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.38, 1,061.13 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.38, 1,061.13 and 322.46 is: 483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.38 : 1,061.13 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.38/1,061.13 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.38x = 1,061.13 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.38x = 342,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,171.98/708.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.03

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