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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.17, 1,072.87 and 304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.17, 1,072.87 and 304.31 is: 456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.17 : 1,072.87 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.17/1,072.87 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.17x = 1,072.87 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.17x = 326,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,488.70/715.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.52

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