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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.07, 1,074.06 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.07, 1,074.06 and 304.95 is: 457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.07 : 1,074.06 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.07/1,074.06 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.07x = 1,074.06 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.07x = 327,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,534.60/716.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.41

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