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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.18, 1,073.35 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.18, 1,073.35 and 326.06 is: 488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.18 : 1,073.35 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.18/1,073.35 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.18x = 1,073.35 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.18x = 349,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,975.57/716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.67

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