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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.56, 1,062.84 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.56, 1,062.84 and 324.08 is: 486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.56 : 1,062.84 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.56/1,062.84 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.56x = 1,062.84 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.56x = 344,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,445.19/708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.12

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