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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.12, 1,076.46 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.12, 1,076.46 and 307 is: 460.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.12 : 1,076.46 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.12/1,076.46 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.12x = 1,076.46 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.12x = 330,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,473.22/718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.19

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