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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.36, 1,074.94 and 326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.36, 1,074.94 and 326.60 is: 490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.36 : 1,074.94 = 326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.36/1,074.94 = 326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.36x = 1,074.94 × 326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.36x = 351,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,075.40/716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.08

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