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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.68, 1,076.92 and 306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.68, 1,076.92 and 306.77 is: 460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.68 : 1,076.92 = 306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.68/1,076.92 = 306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.68x = 1,076.92 × 306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.68x = 330,366.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,366.75/717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.33

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