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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.62, 1,070.27 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.62, 1,070.27 and 323.37 is: 484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.62 : 1,070.27 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.62/1,070.27 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.62x = 1,070.27 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.62x = 346,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,087.86/713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.97

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