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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 1,073.95 and 305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 1,073.95 and 305.49 is: 458.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 1,073.95 = 305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/1,073.95 = 305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 1,073.95 × 305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 328,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,080.99/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.11

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