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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.16, 1,077.38 and 307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.16, 1,077.38 and 307.30 is: 461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.16 : 1,077.38 = 307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.16/1,077.38 = 307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.16x = 1,077.38 × 307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.16x = 331,078.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,078.87/718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.01

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