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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.30, 1,073.58 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.30, 1,073.58 and 304.72 is: 457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.30 : 1,073.58 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.30/1,073.58 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.30x = 1,073.58 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.30x = 327,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,141.30/715.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.35

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