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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.24, 1,076.40 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.24, 1,076.40 and 328.28 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.24 : 1,076.40 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.24/1,076.40 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.24x = 1,076.40 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.24x = 353,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,360.59/718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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