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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.12, 1,077.55 and 307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.12, 1,077.55 and 307.15 is: 460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.12 : 1,077.55 = 307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.12/1,077.55 = 307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.12x = 1,077.55 × 307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.12x = 330,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,970.78/718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.88

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