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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 1,064.96 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 1,064.96 and 325.44 is: 487.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 1,064.96 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/1,064.96 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 1,064.96 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 346,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,580.58/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.87

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