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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.01, 1,078.37 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.01, 1,078.37 and 328.90 is: 493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.01 : 1,078.37 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.01/1,078.37 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.01x = 1,078.37 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.01x = 354,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,675.89/719.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.28

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