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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.30, 1,074.74 and 455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.30, 1,074.74 and 455.41 is: 684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.30 : 1,074.74 = 455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.30/1,074.74 = 455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.30x = 1,074.74 × 455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.30x = 489,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,449.83/715.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.26

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