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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.08, 1,073.22 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.08, 1,073.22 and 304.74 is: 456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.08 : 1,073.22 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.08/1,073.22 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.08x = 1,073.22 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.08x = 327,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,053.06/716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.73

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