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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.11, 1,074.28 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.11, 1,074.28 and 305.25 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.11 : 1,074.28 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.11/1,074.28 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.11x = 1,074.28 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.11x = 327,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,923.97/716.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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