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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.27, 1,073.22 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.27, 1,073.22 and 304.45 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.27 : 1,073.22 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.27/1,073.22 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.27x = 1,073.22 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.27x = 326,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,741.83/715.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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