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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.66, 1,071.03 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.66, 1,071.03 and 329.18 is: 494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.66 : 1,071.03 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.66/1,071.03 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.66x = 1,071.03 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.66x = 352,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,561.66/713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.02

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