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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.67, 1,076.52 and 306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.67, 1,076.52 and 306.73 is: 460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.67 : 1,076.52 = 306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.67/1,076.52 = 306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.67x = 1,076.52 × 306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.67x = 330,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,195.60/717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.10

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