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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,071.24 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,071.24 and 330.08 is: 494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,071.24 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,071.24 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,071.24 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 353,594.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,594.90/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.84

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