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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.23, 1,066.10 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.23, 1,066.10 and 321.44 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.23 : 1,066.10 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.23/1,066.10 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.23x = 1,066.10 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.23x = 342,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,680.25/711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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