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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 1,074.30 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 1,074.30 and 331 is: 496.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 1,074.30 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/1,074.30 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 1,074.30 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 355,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,593.30/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.61

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