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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.69, 1,069.03 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.69, 1,069.03 and 322.47 is: 483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.69 : 1,069.03 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.69/1,069.03 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.69x = 1,069.03 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.69x = 344,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,730.10/712.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.71

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