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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.50, 1,075.52 and 305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.50, 1,075.52 and 305.83 is: 459.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.50 : 1,075.52 = 305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.50/1,075.52 = 305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.50x = 1,075.52 × 305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.50x = 328,926.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,926.28/716.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.07

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