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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.15, 1,073.13 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.15, 1,073.13 and 304.24 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.15 : 1,073.13 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.15/1,073.13 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.15x = 1,073.13 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.15x = 326,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,487.55/715.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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