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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 1,066.68 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 1,066.68 and 326.25 is: 489.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 1,066.68 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/1,066.68 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 1,066.68 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 348,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,004.35/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.46

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