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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.02, 1,064.76 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.02, 1,064.76 and 320.14 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.02 : 1,064.76 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.02/1,064.76 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.02x = 1,064.76 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.02x = 340,872.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,872.27/710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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