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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.45, 1,067.13 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.45, 1,067.13 and 321.48 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.45 : 1,067.13 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.45/1,067.13 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.45x = 1,067.13 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.45x = 343,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,060.95/711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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