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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.01, 1,064.10 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.01, 1,064.10 and 320.00 is: 479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.01 : 1,064.10 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.01/1,064.10 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.01x = 1,064.10 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.01x = 340,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,506.68/710.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.58

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