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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.38, 1,067.01 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.38, 1,067.01 and 326.63 is: 489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.38 : 1,067.01 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.38/1,067.01 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.38x = 1,067.01 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.38x = 348,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,517.48/711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.92

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