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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.95, 1,072.65 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.95, 1,072.65 and 304.44 is: 456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.95 : 1,072.65 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.95/1,072.65 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.95x = 1,072.65 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.95x = 326,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,554.69/714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.75

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