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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.19, 1,071.96 and 329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.19, 1,071.96 and 329.63 is: 494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.19 : 1,071.96 = 329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.19/1,071.96 = 329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.19x = 1,071.96 × 329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.19x = 353,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,350.17/715.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.06

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