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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.53, 1,069.16 and 322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.53, 1,069.16 and 322.43 is: 483.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.53 : 1,069.16 = 322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.53/1,069.16 = 322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.53x = 1,069.16 × 322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.53x = 344,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,722.30/712.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.80

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