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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.15, 1,064.46 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.15, 1,064.46 and 344.43 is: 516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.15 : 1,064.46 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.15/1,064.46 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.15x = 1,064.46 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.15x = 366,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,631.96/710.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.27

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