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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.27, 1,076.22 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.27, 1,076.22 and 306.45 is: 459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.27 : 1,076.22 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.27/1,076.22 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.27x = 1,076.22 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.27x = 329,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,807.62/717.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.81

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