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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.16, 1,073.06 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.16, 1,073.06 and 304.40 is: 456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.16 : 1,073.06 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.16/1,073.06 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.16x = 1,073.06 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.16x = 326,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,639.46/715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.74

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