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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.18, 1,073.45 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.18, 1,073.45 and 305.10 is: 457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.18 : 1,073.45 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.18/1,073.45 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.18x = 1,073.45 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.18x = 327,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,510.36/716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.30

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