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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.61, 1,066.19 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.61, 1,066.19 and 320.60 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.61 : 1,066.19 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.61/1,066.19 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.61x = 1,066.19 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.61x = 341,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,813.58/710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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