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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.17, 1,073.72 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.17, 1,073.72 and 304.96 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.17 : 1,073.72 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.17/1,073.72 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.17x = 1,073.72 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.17x = 327,440.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,440.13/716.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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