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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.38, 1,067.13 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.38, 1,067.13 and 326.46 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.38 : 1,067.13 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.38/1,067.13 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.38x = 1,067.13 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.38x = 348,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,375.26/712.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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