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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.17, 1,074.93 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.17, 1,074.93 and 326.30 is: 489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.17 : 1,074.93 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.17/1,074.93 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.17x = 1,074.93 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.17x = 350,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,744.28/717.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.07

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