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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.27, 1,077.81 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.27, 1,077.81 and 329.04 is: 493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.27 : 1,077.81 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.27/1,077.81 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.27x = 1,077.81 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.27x = 354,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,642.60/719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.06

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