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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.45, 1,066.48 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.45, 1,066.48 and 346.04 is: 518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.45 : 1,066.48 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.45/1,066.48 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.45x = 1,066.48 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.45x = 369,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,038.54/711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.71

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