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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.73, 1,076.69 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.73, 1,076.69 and 306.86 is: 460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.73 : 1,076.69 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.73/1,076.69 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.73x = 1,076.69 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.73x = 330,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,388.48/717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.33

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