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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.58, 1,070.38 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.58, 1,070.38 and 323.52 is: 485.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.58 : 1,070.38 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.58/1,070.38 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.58x = 1,070.38 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.58x = 346,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,289.34/713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.28

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