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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.32, 1,065.30 and 479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.32, 1,065.30 and 479.08 is: 718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.32 : 1,065.30 = 479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.32/1,065.30 = 479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.32x = 1,065.30 × 479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.32x = 510,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,363.92/710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.50

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