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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.68, 1,076.52 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.68, 1,076.52 and 306.56 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.68 : 1,076.52 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.68/1,076.52 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.68x = 1,076.52 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.68x = 330,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,012.59/717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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