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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.34, 1,067.46 and 316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.34, 1,067.46 and 316.54 is: 474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.34 : 1,067.46 = 316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.34/1,067.46 = 316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.34x = 1,067.46 × 316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.34x = 337,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,893.79/712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.34

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