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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 1,077.14 and 329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 1,077.14 and 329.43 is: 493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 1,077.14 = 329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/1,077.14 = 329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 1,077.14 × 329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 354,840.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,840.23/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.45

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