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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.20, 1,068.96 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.20, 1,068.96 and 328 is: 491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.20 : 1,068.96 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.20/1,068.96 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.20x = 1,068.96 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.20x = 350,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,618.88/713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.61

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