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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.30, 1,066.58 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.30, 1,066.58 and 320.98 is: 481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.30 : 1,066.58 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.30/1,066.58 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.30x = 1,066.58 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.30x = 342,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,350.85/711.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.30

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