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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.67, 1,065.89 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.67, 1,065.89 and 320.39 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.67 : 1,065.89 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.67/1,065.89 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.67x = 1,065.89 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.67x = 341,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,499.97/710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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