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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.57, 1,075.41 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.57, 1,075.41 and 306.18 is: 458.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.57 : 1,075.41 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.57/1,075.41 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.57x = 1,075.41 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.57x = 329,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,269.03/717.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.87

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