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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.76, 1,075.50 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.76, 1,075.50 and 306.18 is: 459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.76 : 1,075.50 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.76/1,075.50 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.76x = 1,075.50 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.76x = 329,296.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,296.59/716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.42

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