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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.43, 1,066.05 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.43, 1,066.05 and 325.68 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.43 : 1,066.05 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.43/1,066.05 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.43x = 1,066.05 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.43x = 347,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,191.16/710.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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