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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.26, 1,076.22 and 306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.26, 1,076.22 and 306.50 is: 459.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.26 : 1,076.22 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.26/1,076.22 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.26x = 1,076.22 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.26x = 329,856.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,856.05/717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.89

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