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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.41, 1,076.13 and 306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.41, 1,076.13 and 306.62 is: 459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.41 : 1,076.13 = 306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.41/1,076.13 = 306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.41x = 1,076.13 × 306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.41x = 329,962.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,962.98/717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.94

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