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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.34, 1,076.31 and 456.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.34, 1,076.31 and 456.46 is: 685.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.34 : 1,076.31 = 456.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.34/1,076.31 = 456.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.34x = 1,076.31 × 456.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.34x = 491,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,292.46/716.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.84

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