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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.24, 1,075.48 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.24, 1,075.48 and 306.14 is: 459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.24 : 1,075.48 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.24/1,075.48 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.24x = 1,075.48 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.24x = 329,247.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,247.45/717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.05

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