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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.91, 1,076.25 and 306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.91, 1,076.25 and 306.67 is: 459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.91 : 1,076.25 = 306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.91/1,076.25 = 306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.91x = 1,076.25 × 306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.91x = 330,053.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,053.59/717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.74

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