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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.80, 1,063.36 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.80, 1,063.36 and 324.16 is: 486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.80 : 1,063.36 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.80/1,063.36 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.80x = 1,063.36 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.80x = 344,698.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,698.78/708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.31

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