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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.46, 1,074.06 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.46, 1,074.06 and 283.30 is: 424.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.46 : 1,074.06 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.46/1,074.06 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.46x = 1,074.06 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.46x = 304,281.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,281.20/716.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.70

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