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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.51, 1,066.35 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.51, 1,066.35 and 321.50 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.51 : 1,066.35 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.51/1,066.35 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.51x = 1,066.35 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.51x = 342,826.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,826.19/711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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