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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.26, 1,073.30 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.26, 1,073.30 and 326.04 is: 488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.26 : 1,073.30 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.26/1,073.30 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.26x = 1,073.30 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.26x = 349,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,938.73/716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.56

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