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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.36, 1,077.30 and 307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.36, 1,077.30 and 307.24 is: 460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.36 : 1,077.30 = 307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.36/1,077.30 = 307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.36x = 1,077.30 × 307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.36x = 330,986.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,986.96/718.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.76

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