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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.80, 1,073.04 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.80, 1,073.04 and 304.16 is: 456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.80 : 1,073.04 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.80/1,073.04 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.80x = 1,073.04 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.80x = 326,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,375.85/714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.60

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