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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.28, 1,070.16 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.28, 1,070.16 and 323.58 is: 485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.28 : 1,070.16 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.28/1,070.16 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.28x = 1,070.16 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.28x = 346,282.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,282.37/713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.48

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