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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.69, 1,065.84 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.69, 1,065.84 and 320.48 is: 480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.69 : 1,065.84 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.69/1,065.84 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.69x = 1,065.84 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.69x = 341,575.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,575.07/710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.63

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