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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.58, 1,063.47 and 319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.58, 1,063.47 and 319.16 is: 478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.58 : 1,063.47 = 319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.58/1,063.47 = 319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.58x = 1,063.47 × 319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.58x = 339,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,418.55/709.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.34

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