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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.03, 1,073.78 and 305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.03, 1,073.78 and 305.36 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.03 : 1,073.78 = 305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.03/1,073.78 = 305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.03x = 1,073.78 × 305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.03x = 327,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,887.93/716.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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