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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.64, 1,062.96 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.64, 1,062.96 and 323.36 is: 485.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.64 : 1,062.96 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.64/1,062.96 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.64x = 1,062.96 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.64x = 343,718.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,718.75/708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.04

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