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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.36, 1,073.11 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.36, 1,073.11 and 304.53 is: 456.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.36 : 1,073.11 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.36/1,073.11 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.36x = 1,073.11 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.36x = 326,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,799.46/715.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.83

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