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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.42, 1,072.85 and 304.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.42, 1,072.85 and 304.57 is: 456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.42 : 1,072.85 = 304.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.42/1,072.85 = 304.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.42x = 1,072.85 × 304.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.42x = 326,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,756.40/715.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.73

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