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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.85, 1,075.28 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.85, 1,075.28 and 305.64 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.85 : 1,075.28 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.85/1,075.28 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.85x = 1,075.28 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.85x = 328,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,647.05/716.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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