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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.11, 1,073.68 and 305.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.11, 1,073.68 and 305.14 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.11 : 1,073.68 = 305.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.11/1,073.68 = 305.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.11x = 1,073.68 × 305.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.11x = 327,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,622.72/716.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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