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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.29, 1,075.12 and 306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.29, 1,075.12 and 306.17 is: 458.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.29 : 1,075.12 = 306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.29/1,075.12 = 306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.29x = 1,075.12 × 306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.29x = 329,169.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,169.49/717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.91

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