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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.85, 1,074.42 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.85, 1,074.42 and 305.82 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.85 : 1,074.42 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.85/1,074.42 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.85x = 1,074.42 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.85x = 328,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,579.12/716.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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