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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.65, 1,067.81 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.65, 1,067.81 and 321.90 is: 483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.65 : 1,067.81 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.65/1,067.81 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.65x = 1,067.81 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.65x = 343,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,726.43/711.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.00

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