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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.44, 1,076 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.44, 1,076 and 332.48 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.44 : 1,076 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.44/1,076 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.44x = 1,076 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.44x = 357,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,748.48/717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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