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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.90, 1,076.01 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.90, 1,076.01 and 306.95 is: 460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.90 : 1,076.01 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.90/1,076.01 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.90x = 1,076.01 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.90x = 330,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,275.89/717.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.06

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