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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.78, 1,078.59 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.78, 1,078.59 and 302.27 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.78 : 1,078.59 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.78/1,078.59 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.78x = 1,078.59 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.78x = 326,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,027.34/718.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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