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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.66, 1,076.88 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.66, 1,076.88 and 306.75 is: 460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.66 : 1,076.88 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.66/1,076.88 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.66x = 1,076.88 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.66x = 330,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,332.94/717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.29

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