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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.66, 1,066.35 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.66, 1,066.35 and 326.18 is: 489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.66 : 1,066.35 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.66/1,066.35 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.66x = 1,066.35 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.66x = 347,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,822.04/710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.44

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