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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.62, 1,076.35 and 306.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.62, 1,076.35 and 306.82 is: 460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.62 : 1,076.35 = 306.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.62/1,076.35 = 306.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.62x = 1,076.35 × 306.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.62x = 330,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,245.71/717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.20

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