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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.56, 1,072.92 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.56, 1,072.92 and 304.47 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.56 : 1,072.92 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.56/1,072.92 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.56x = 1,072.92 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.56x = 326,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,673.75/715.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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