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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.10, 1,073.69 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.10, 1,073.69 and 304.97 is: 457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.10 : 1,073.69 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.10/1,073.69 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.10x = 1,073.69 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.10x = 327,436.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,436.35/716.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.25

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