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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.79, 1,072.87 and 304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.79, 1,072.87 and 304.67 is: 456.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.79 : 1,072.87 = 304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.79/1,072.87 = 304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.79x = 1,072.87 × 304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.79x = 326,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,871.30/715.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.66

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