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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.56, 1,077.78 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.56, 1,077.78 and 307.68 is: 461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.56 : 1,077.78 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.56/1,077.78 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.56x = 1,077.78 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.56x = 331,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,611.35/718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.49

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