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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.19, 1,068.96 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.19, 1,068.96 and 327.63 is: 491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.19 : 1,068.96 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.19/1,068.96 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.19x = 1,068.96 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.19x = 350,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,223.36/713.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.07

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