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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.52, 1,073.66 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.52, 1,073.66 and 305.32 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.52 : 1,073.66 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.52/1,073.66 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.52x = 1,073.66 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.52x = 327,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,809.87/716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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