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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.46, 1,074.62 and 229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.46, 1,074.62 and 229.46 is: 344.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.46 : 1,074.62 = 229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.46/1,074.62 = 229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.46x = 1,074.62 × 229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.46x = 246,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,575.78/716.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.16

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