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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.95, 1,074.67 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.95, 1,074.67 and 306.28 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.95 : 1,074.67 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.95/1,074.67 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.95x = 1,074.67 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.95x = 329,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,150.51/716.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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