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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.30, 1,077.06 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.30, 1,077.06 and 307.18 is: 460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.30 : 1,077.06 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.30/1,077.06 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.30x = 1,077.06 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.30x = 330,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,851.29/718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.60

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