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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.46, 1,074.67 and 305.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.46, 1,074.67 and 305.39 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.46 : 1,074.67 = 305.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.46/1,074.67 = 305.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.46x = 1,074.67 × 305.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.46x = 328,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,193.47/716.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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