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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 1,065.42 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 1,065.42 and 325.50 is: 488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 1,065.42 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/1,065.42 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 1,065.42 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 346,794.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,794.21/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.21

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