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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.44, 1,077.98 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.44, 1,077.98 and 328.44 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.44 : 1,077.98 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.44/1,077.98 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.44x = 1,077.98 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.44x = 354,051.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,051.75/718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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