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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.26, 1,070.02 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.26, 1,070.02 and 328.50 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.26 : 1,070.02 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.26/1,070.02 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.26x = 1,070.02 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.26x = 351,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,501.57/713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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