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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.58, 1,063.97 and 324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.58, 1,063.97 and 324.46 is: 486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.58 : 1,063.97 = 324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.58/1,063.97 = 324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.58x = 1,063.97 × 324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.58x = 345,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,215.71/709.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.51

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