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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.22, 1,116.71 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.22, 1,116.71 and 328.04 is: 492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.22 : 1,116.71 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.22/1,116.71 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.22x = 1,116.71 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.22x = 366,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,325.55/744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.23

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