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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.53, 1,071.90 and 324.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.53, 1,071.90 and 324.53 is: 486.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.53 : 1,071.90 = 324.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.53/1,071.90 = 324.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.53x = 1,071.90 × 324.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.53x = 347,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,862.37/714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.84

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