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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.43, 1,078.12 and 307.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.43, 1,078.12 and 307.65 is: 461.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.43 : 1,078.12 = 307.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.43/1,078.12 = 307.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.43x = 1,078.12 × 307.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.43x = 331,683.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,683.62/718.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.68

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