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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.48, 1,064.95 and 320.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.48, 1,064.95 and 320.69 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.48 : 1,064.95 = 320.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.48/1,064.95 = 320.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.48x = 1,064.95 × 320.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.48x = 341,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,512.69/710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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