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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.94, 1,077.29 and 307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.94, 1,077.29 and 307.38 is: 461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.94 : 1,077.29 = 307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.94/1,077.29 = 307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.94x = 1,077.29 × 307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.94x = 331,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,137.40/717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.23

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