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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.50, 1,070.59 and 323.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.50, 1,070.59 and 323.78 is: 485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.50 : 1,070.59 = 323.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.50/1,070.59 = 323.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.50x = 1,070.59 × 323.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.50x = 346,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,629.47/713.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.82

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