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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.30, 1,075.93 and 306.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.30, 1,075.93 and 306.31 is: 459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.30 : 1,075.93 = 306.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.30/1,075.93 = 306.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.30x = 1,075.93 × 306.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.30x = 329,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,568.12/717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.46

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