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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.40, 1,076.90 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.40, 1,076.90 and 307.64 is: 461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.40 : 1,076.90 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.40/1,076.90 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.40x = 1,076.90 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.40x = 331,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,297.52/718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.16

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