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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.51, 1,069.01 and 322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.51, 1,069.01 and 322.59 is: 484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.51 : 1,069.01 = 322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.51/1,069.01 = 322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.51x = 1,069.01 × 322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.51x = 344,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,851.94/712.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.00

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