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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.32, 1,070.24 and 323.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.32, 1,070.24 and 323.41 is: 485.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.32 : 1,070.24 = 323.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.32/1,070.24 = 323.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.32x = 1,070.24 × 323.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.32x = 346,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,126.32/713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.23

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