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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.01, 1,067.95 and 327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.01, 1,067.95 and 327.26 is: 490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.01 : 1,067.95 = 327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.01/1,067.95 = 327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.01x = 1,067.95 × 327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.01x = 349,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,491.16/712.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.85

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