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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.99, 1,069.97 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.99, 1,069.97 and 323.02 is: 484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.99 : 1,069.97 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.99/1,069.97 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.99x = 1,069.97 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.99x = 345,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,620.09/713.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.07

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