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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.60, 1,076.46 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.60, 1,076.46 and 306.75 is: 460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.60 : 1,076.46 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.60/1,076.46 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.60x = 1,076.46 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.60x = 330,204.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,204.11/717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.15

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