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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.87, 1,072.71 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.87, 1,072.71 and 304.20 is: 456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.87 : 1,072.71 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.87/1,072.71 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.87x = 1,072.71 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.87x = 326,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,318.38/714.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.47

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