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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.18, 1,075.87 and 306.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.18, 1,075.87 and 306.31 is: 459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.18 : 1,075.87 = 306.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.18/1,075.87 = 306.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.18x = 1,075.87 × 306.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.18x = 329,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,549.74/717.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.51

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