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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.91, 1,077 and 307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.91, 1,077 and 307.05 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.91 : 1,077 = 307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.91/1,077 = 307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.91x = 1,077 × 307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.91x = 330,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,692.85/717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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