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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.28, 1,076.28 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.28, 1,076.28 and 332.48 is: 498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.28 : 1,076.28 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.28/1,076.28 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.28x = 1,076.28 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.28x = 357,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,841.57/717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.89

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