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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.19, 1,073.46 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.19, 1,073.46 and 330.63 is: 495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.19 : 1,073.46 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.19/1,073.46 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.19x = 1,073.46 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.19x = 354,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,918.08/716.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.56

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