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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.46, 1,076.88 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.46, 1,076.88 and 307.25 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.46 : 1,076.88 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.46/1,076.88 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.46x = 1,076.88 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.46x = 330,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,871.38/718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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