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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.18, 1,068.44 and 322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.18, 1,068.44 and 322.27 is: 483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.18 : 1,068.44 = 322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.18/1,068.44 = 322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.18x = 1,068.44 × 322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.18x = 344,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,326.16/712.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.48

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