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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.31, 1,074.06 and 305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.31, 1,074.06 and 305.33 is: 457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.31 : 1,074.06 = 305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.31/1,074.06 = 305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.31x = 1,074.06 × 305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.31x = 327,937.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,937.37/716.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.81

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