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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.02, 1,072.58 and 304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.02, 1,072.58 and 304.10 is: 456.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.02 : 1,072.58 = 304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.02/1,072.58 = 304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.02x = 1,072.58 × 304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.02x = 326,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,171.58/715.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.17

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