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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.66, 1,075.13 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.66, 1,075.13 and 305.80 is: 458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.66 : 1,075.13 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.66/1,075.13 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.66x = 1,075.13 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.66x = 328,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,767.85/716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.75

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