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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.18, 1,077.27 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.18, 1,077.27 and 307.06 is: 460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.18 : 1,077.27 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.18/1,077.27 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.18x = 1,077.27 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.18x = 330,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,781.14/718.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.59

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