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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.41, 1,117.04 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.41, 1,117.04 and 328.44 is: 492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.41 : 1,117.04 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.41/1,117.04 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.41x = 1,117.04 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.41x = 366,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,880.62/745.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.19

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