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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.02, 1,062.99 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.02, 1,062.99 and 324.54 is: 486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.02 : 1,062.99 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.02/1,062.99 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.02x = 1,062.99 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.02x = 344,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,982.77/709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.56

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