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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.77, 1,077.02 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.77, 1,077.02 and 307.25 is: 461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.77 : 1,077.02 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.77/1,077.02 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.77x = 1,077.02 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.77x = 330,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,907.47/717.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.02

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