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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.62, 1,075.03 and 305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.62, 1,075.03 and 305.75 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.62 : 1,075.03 = 305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.62/1,075.03 = 305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.62x = 1,075.03 × 305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.62x = 328,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,690.42/716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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