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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.44, 1,070.22 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.44, 1,070.22 and 323.44 is: 485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.44 : 1,070.22 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.44/1,070.22 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.44x = 1,070.22 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.44x = 346,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,151.96/713.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.19

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