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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.15, 1,070.66 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.15, 1,070.66 and 329.13 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.15 : 1,070.66 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.15/1,070.66 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.15x = 1,070.66 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.15x = 352,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,379.33/714.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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