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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.58, 1,066.48 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.58, 1,066.48 and 321.03 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.58 : 1,066.48 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.58/1,066.48 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.58x = 1,066.48 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.58x = 342,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,365.14/711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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