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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.47, 1,071.74 and 324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.47, 1,071.74 and 324.40 is: 486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.47 : 1,071.74 = 324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.47/1,071.74 = 324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.47x = 1,071.74 × 324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.47x = 347,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,672.46/714.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.62

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