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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.10, 1,077.38 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.10, 1,077.38 and 307.02 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.10 : 1,077.38 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.10/1,077.38 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.10x = 1,077.38 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.10x = 330,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,775.67/718.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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