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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.57, 1,065.89 and 320.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.57, 1,065.89 and 320.15 is: 480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.57 : 1,065.89 = 320.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.57/1,065.89 = 320.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.57x = 1,065.89 × 320.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.57x = 341,248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,248.15/710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.24

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