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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.22, 1,065.36 and 320.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.22, 1,065.36 and 320.15 is: 480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.22 : 1,065.36 = 320.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.22/1,065.36 = 320.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.22x = 1,065.36 × 320.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.22x = 341,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,069.68/710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.23

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