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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.77, 1,077.45 and 307.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.77, 1,077.45 and 307.49 is: 460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.77 : 1,077.45 = 307.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.77/1,077.45 = 307.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.77x = 1,077.45 × 307.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.77x = 331,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,306.64/718.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.94

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