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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.30, 1,064.11 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.30, 1,064.11 and 324.66 is: 487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.30 : 1,064.11 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.30/1,064.11 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.30x = 1,064.11 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.30x = 345,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,473.95/709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.06

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