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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.50, 1,063.54 and 319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.50, 1,063.54 and 319.71 is: 479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.50 : 1,063.54 = 319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.50/1,063.54 = 319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.50x = 1,063.54 × 319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.50x = 340,024.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,024.37/709.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.25

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