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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.38, 1,074.40 and 305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.38, 1,074.40 and 305.71 is: 458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.38 : 1,074.40 = 305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.38/1,074.40 = 305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.38x = 1,074.40 × 305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.38x = 328,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,451.37/716.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.49

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