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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.06, 1,075.61 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.06, 1,075.61 and 326.84 is: 490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.06 : 1,075.61 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.06/1,075.61 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.06x = 1,075.61 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.06x = 351,552.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,552.37/717.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.27

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