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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.19, 1,070.46 and 328.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.19, 1,070.46 and 328.63 is: 492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.19 : 1,070.46 = 328.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.19/1,070.46 = 328.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.19x = 1,070.46 × 328.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.19x = 351,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,785.27/714.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.57

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