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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.84, 1,075.86 and 306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.84, 1,075.86 and 306.50 is: 459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.84 : 1,075.86 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.84/1,075.86 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.84x = 1,075.86 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.84x = 329,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,751.09/717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.37

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