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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.31, 1,070.23 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.31, 1,070.23 and 323.19 is: 484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.31 : 1,070.23 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.31/1,070.23 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.31x = 1,070.23 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.31x = 345,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,886.83/713.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.90

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