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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.00, 1,064.18 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.00, 1,064.18 and 319.58 is: 478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.00 : 1,064.18 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.00/1,064.18 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.00x = 1,064.18 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.00x = 340,083.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,083.73/710.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.99

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