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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.33, 1,072.09 and 303.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.33, 1,072.09 and 303.99 is: 455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.33 : 1,072.09 = 303.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.33/1,072.09 = 303.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.33x = 1,072.09 × 303.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.33x = 325,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,904.64/715.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.60

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