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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.10, 1,075.65 and 306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.10, 1,075.65 and 306.13 is: 459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.10 : 1,075.65 = 306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.10/1,075.65 = 306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.10x = 1,075.65 × 306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.10x = 329,288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,288.73/717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.20

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