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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.48, 1,066.80 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.48, 1,066.80 and 346.52 is: 520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.48 : 1,066.80 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.48/1,066.80 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.48x = 1,066.80 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.48x = 369,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,667.54/710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.31

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