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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.69, 1,068.84 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.69, 1,068.84 and 322.48 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.69 : 1,068.84 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.69/1,068.84 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.69x = 1,068.84 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.69x = 344,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,679.52/712.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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