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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.18, 1,074.24 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.18, 1,074.24 and 305.01 is: 457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.18 : 1,074.24 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.18/1,074.24 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.18x = 1,074.24 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.18x = 327,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,653.94/716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.51

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