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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710, 1,065.36 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710, 1,065.36 and 325.34 is: 488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,065.36 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,065.36 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,065.36 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 346,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,604.22/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.17

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