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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.29, 1,076.03 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.29, 1,076.03 and 230.30 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.29 : 1,076.03 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.29/1,076.03 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.29x = 1,076.03 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.29x = 247,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,803.18/717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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