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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.38, 1,065.51 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.38, 1,065.51 and 325.63 is: 488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.38 : 1,065.51 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.38/1,065.51 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.38x = 1,065.51 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.38x = 346,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,962.02/710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.42

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