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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.81, 1,076.99 and 307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.81, 1,076.99 and 307.05 is: 460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.81 : 1,076.99 = 307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.81/1,076.99 = 307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.81x = 1,076.99 × 307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.81x = 330,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,688.24/717.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.69

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