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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.61, 1,074.79 and 306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.61, 1,074.79 and 306.04 is: 459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.61 : 1,074.79 = 306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.61/1,074.79 = 306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.61x = 1,074.79 × 306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.61x = 328,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,928.73/716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.01

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