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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.58, 1,066.97 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.58, 1,066.97 and 326.46 is: 489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.58 : 1,066.97 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.58/1,066.97 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.58x = 1,066.97 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.58x = 348,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,323.03/711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.51

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