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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 1,074.06 and 305.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 1,074.06 and 305.07 is: 457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 1,074.06 = 305.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/1,074.06 = 305.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 1,074.06 × 305.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 327,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,663.48/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.53

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