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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.48, 1,075.77 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.48, 1,075.77 and 306.90 is: 460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.48 : 1,075.77 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.48/1,075.77 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.48x = 1,075.77 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.48x = 330,153.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,153.81/717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.16

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