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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.07, 1,066.63 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.07, 1,066.63 and 321.01 is: 481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.07 : 1,066.63 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.07/1,066.63 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.07x = 1,066.63 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.07x = 342,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,398.90/711.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.53

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