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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.38, 1,074.70 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.38, 1,074.70 and 331.63 is: 497.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.38 : 1,074.70 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.38/1,074.70 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.38x = 1,074.70 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.38x = 356,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,402.76/716.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.51

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