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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.91, 1,075.19 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.91, 1,075.19 and 305.84 is: 458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.91 : 1,075.19 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.91/1,075.19 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.91x = 1,075.19 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.91x = 328,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,829.20/716.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.68

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