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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.82, 1,075.50 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.82, 1,075.50 and 306.74 is: 459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.82 : 1,075.50 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.82/1,075.50 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.82x = 1,075.50 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.82x = 329,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,898.87/717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.58

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