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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.74, 1,078.18 and 307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.74, 1,078.18 and 307.91 is: 461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.74 : 1,078.18 = 307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.74/1,078.18 = 307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.74x = 1,078.18 × 307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.74x = 331,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,984.33/718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.90

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