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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.02, 1,075.94 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.02, 1,075.94 and 306.12 is: 459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.02 : 1,075.94 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.02/1,075.94 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.02x = 1,075.94 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.02x = 329,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,365.22/717.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.35

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