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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.98, 1,076.81 and 307.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.98, 1,076.81 and 307.49 is: 461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.98 : 1,076.81 = 307.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.98/1,076.81 = 307.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.98x = 1,076.81 × 307.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.98x = 331,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,101.39/717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.16

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