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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.56, 1,069.44 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.56, 1,069.44 and 323.44 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.56 : 1,069.44 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.56/1,069.44 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.56x = 1,069.44 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.56x = 345,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,899.67/713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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