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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 1,064.12 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 1,064.12 and 324.48 is: 486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 1,064.12 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/1,064.12 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 1,064.12 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 345,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,285.66/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.04

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