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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713, 1,068.68 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713, 1,068.68 and 322.58 is: 483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713 : 1,068.68 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713/1,068.68 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713x = 1,068.68 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713x = 344,734.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,734.79/713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.50

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