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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 1,062.72 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 1,062.72 and 323.44 is: 484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 1,062.72 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/1,062.72 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 1,062.72 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 343,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,726.16/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.72

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