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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.33, 1,076.18 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.33, 1,076.18 and 306.26 is: 459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.33 : 1,076.18 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.33/1,076.18 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.33x = 1,076.18 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.33x = 329,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,590.89/717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.47

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