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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.99, 1,067.51 and 321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.99, 1,067.51 and 321.98 is: 482.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.99 : 1,067.51 = 321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.99/1,067.51 = 321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.99x = 1,067.51 × 321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.99x = 343,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,712.34/711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.75

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