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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 1,069.94 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 1,069.94 and 323.79 is: 485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 1,069.94 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/1,069.94 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 1,069.94 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 346,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,434.25/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.19

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