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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.11, 1,072.18 and 304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.11, 1,072.18 and 304.14 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.11 : 1,072.18 = 304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.11/1,072.18 = 304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.11x = 1,072.18 × 304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.11x = 326,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,092.83/715.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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