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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.03, 1,072.27 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.03, 1,072.27 and 325.02 is: 487.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.03 : 1,072.27 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.03/1,072.27 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.03x = 1,072.27 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.03x = 348,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,509.20/715.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.40

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