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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.65, 1,062.43 and 323.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.65, 1,062.43 and 323.63 is: 485.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.65 : 1,062.43 = 323.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.65/1,062.43 = 323.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.65x = 1,062.43 × 323.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.65x = 343,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,834.22/708.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.20

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