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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.53, 1,075.32 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.53, 1,075.32 and 326.97 is: 490.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.53 : 1,075.32 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.53/1,075.32 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.53x = 1,075.32 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.53x = 351,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,597.38/716.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.69

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