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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 1,078.32 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 1,078.32 and 308.16 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 1,078.32 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/1,078.32 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 1,078.32 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 332,295.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,295.09/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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