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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.05, 1,075.76 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.05, 1,075.76 and 326.87 is: 490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.05 : 1,075.76 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.05/1,075.76 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.05x = 1,075.76 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.05x = 351,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,633.76/717.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.39

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