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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.57, 1,078.11 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.57, 1,078.11 and 328.66 is: 493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.57 : 1,078.11 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.57/1,078.11 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.57x = 1,078.11 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.57x = 354,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,331.63/718.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.11

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