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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.53, 1,076.85 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.53, 1,076.85 and 307.59 is: 460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.53 : 1,076.85 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.53/1,076.85 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.53x = 1,076.85 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.53x = 331,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,228.29/718.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.98

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