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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 1,079.15 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 1,079.15 and 329.70 is: 494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 1,079.15 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/1,079.15 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 1,079.15 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 355,794.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,794.11/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.27

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