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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.60, 1,078.41 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.60, 1,078.41 and 308.03 is: 462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.60 : 1,078.41 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.60/1,078.41 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.60x = 1,078.41 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.60x = 332,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,185.33/718.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.27

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