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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.70, 1,067.51 and 321.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.70, 1,067.51 and 321.73 is: 482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.70 : 1,067.51 = 321.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.70/1,067.51 = 321.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.70x = 1,067.51 × 321.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.70x = 343,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,448.38/711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.57

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