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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.58, 1,073.76 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.58, 1,073.76 and 304.46 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.58 : 1,073.76 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.58/1,073.76 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.58x = 1,073.76 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.58x = 326,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,914.49/715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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