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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.12, 1,074.10 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.12, 1,074.10 and 305.32 is: 457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.12 : 1,074.10 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.12/1,074.10 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.12x = 1,074.10 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.12x = 327,944.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,944.21/716.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.95

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