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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 1,074.96 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 1,074.96 and 306 is: 458.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 1,074.96 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/1,074.96 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 1,074.96 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 328,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,937.76/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.69

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