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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.72, 1,074.63 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.72, 1,074.63 and 305.60 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.72 : 1,074.63 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.72/1,074.63 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.72x = 1,074.63 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.72x = 328,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,406.93/716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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