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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.99, 1,075.49 and 326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.99, 1,075.49 and 326.91 is: 490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.99 : 1,075.49 = 326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.99/1,075.49 = 326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.99x = 1,075.49 × 326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.99x = 351,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,588.44/716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.37

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