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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.11, 1,074.71 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.11, 1,074.71 and 327.16 is: 490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.11 : 1,074.71 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.11/1,074.71 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.11x = 1,074.71 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.11x = 351,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,600.25/717.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.31

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