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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.02, 1,063.80 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.02, 1,063.80 and 324 is: 486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.02 : 1,063.80 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.02/1,063.80 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.02x = 1,063.80 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.02x = 344,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,671.20/709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.12

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