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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.44, 1,064.70 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.44, 1,064.70 and 344.46 is: 516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.44 : 1,064.70 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.44/1,064.70 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.44x = 1,064.70 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.44x = 366,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,746.56/709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.95

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