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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.46, 1,077.67 and 307.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.46, 1,077.67 and 307.39 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.46 : 1,077.67 = 307.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.46/1,077.67 = 307.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.46x = 1,077.67 × 307.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.46x = 331,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,264.98/718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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