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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.21, 1,075.03 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.21, 1,075.03 and 306.11 is: 458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.21 : 1,075.03 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.21/1,075.03 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.21x = 1,075.03 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.21x = 329,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,079.36/717.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.83

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