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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.48, 1,069.76 and 323.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.48, 1,069.76 and 323.07 is: 484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.48 : 1,069.76 = 323.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.48/1,069.76 = 323.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.48x = 1,069.76 × 323.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.48x = 345,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,605.75/713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.40

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