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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.82, 1,074.93 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.82, 1,074.93 and 306.06 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.82 : 1,074.93 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.82/1,074.93 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.82x = 1,074.93 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.82x = 328,993.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,993.08/716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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