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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.98, 1,077.03 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.98, 1,077.03 and 307.04 is: 460.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.98 : 1,077.03 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.98/1,077.03 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.98x = 1,077.03 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.98x = 330,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,685.91/717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.58

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