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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.63, 1,078.31 and 307.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.63, 1,078.31 and 307.65 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.63 : 1,078.31 = 307.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.63/1,078.31 = 307.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.63x = 1,078.31 × 307.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.63x = 331,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,740.53/718.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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