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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.25, 1,066.05 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.25, 1,066.05 and 320.46 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.25 : 1,066.05 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.25/1,066.05 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.25x = 1,066.05 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.25x = 341,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,626.38/710.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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