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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 1,073.16 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 1,073.16 and 325.93 is: 488.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 1,073.16 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/1,073.16 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 1,073.16 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 349,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,775.04/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.49

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