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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.98, 1,072.62 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.98, 1,072.62 and 304.12 is: 456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.98 : 1,072.62 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.98/1,072.62 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.98x = 1,072.62 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.98x = 326,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,205.19/714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.24

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