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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.97, 1,072.56 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.97, 1,072.56 and 304.11 is: 456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.97 : 1,072.56 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.97/1,072.56 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.97x = 1,072.56 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.97x = 326,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,176.22/714.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.21

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