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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.60, 1,074.44 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.60, 1,074.44 and 331.48 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.60 : 1,074.44 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.60/1,074.44 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.60x = 1,074.44 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.60x = 356,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,155.37/716.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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