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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.34, 1,067 and 321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.34, 1,067 and 321.47 is: 482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.34 : 1,067 = 321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.34/1,067 = 321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.34x = 1,067 × 321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.34x = 343,011.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,011.16/711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.21

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