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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.73, 1,074.60 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.73, 1,074.60 and 306.20 is: 459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.73 : 1,074.60 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.73/1,074.60 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.73x = 1,074.60 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.73x = 329,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,037.15/716.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.08

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