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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.28, 1,073.28 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.28, 1,073.28 and 330.48 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.28 : 1,073.28 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.28/1,073.28 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.28x = 1,073.28 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.28x = 354,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,697.57/715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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