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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.30, 1,074.43 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.30, 1,074.43 and 305.31 is: 457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.30 : 1,074.43 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.30/1,074.43 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.30x = 1,074.43 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.30x = 328,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,034.22/716.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.96

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