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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.99, 1,068.33 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.99, 1,068.33 and 322.28 is: 483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.99 : 1,068.33 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.99/1,068.33 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.99x = 1,068.33 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.99x = 344,296.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,296.05/711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.57

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