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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709, 1,063.52 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709, 1,063.52 and 324.28 is: 486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709 : 1,063.52 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709/1,063.52 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709x = 1,063.52 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709x = 344,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,878.27/709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.43

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