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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.32, 1,074.62 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.32, 1,074.62 and 305.32 is: 458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.32 : 1,074.62 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.32/1,074.62 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.32x = 1,074.62 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.32x = 328,102.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,102.98/716.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.04

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