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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.83, 1,072.86 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.83, 1,072.86 and 304.50 is: 456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.83 : 1,072.86 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.83/1,072.86 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.83x = 1,072.86 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.83x = 326,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,685.87/715.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.37

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