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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.09, 1,070.31 and 323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.09, 1,070.31 and 323.50 is: 484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.09 : 1,070.31 = 323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.09/1,070.31 = 323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.09x = 1,070.31 × 323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.09x = 346,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,242.61/714.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.87

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