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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.61, 1,077.98 and 307.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.61, 1,077.98 and 307.67 is: 461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.61 : 1,077.98 = 307.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.61/1,077.98 = 307.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.61x = 1,077.98 × 307.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.61x = 331,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,655.18/718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.53

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