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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.88, 1,076.76 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.88, 1,076.76 and 307.06 is: 460.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.88 : 1,076.76 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.88/1,076.76 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.88x = 1,076.76 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.88x = 330,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,629.93/717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.56

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