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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.33, 1,074.68 and 305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.33, 1,074.68 and 305.26 is: 457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.33 : 1,074.68 = 305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.33/1,074.68 = 305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.33x = 1,074.68 × 305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.33x = 328,056.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,056.82/716.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.97

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