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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.30, 1,076.15 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.30, 1,076.15 and 301.03 is: 451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.30 : 1,076.15 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.30/1,076.15 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.30x = 1,076.15 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.30x = 323,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,951.50/717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.63

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