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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.81, 1,077.37 and 307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.81, 1,077.37 and 307.55 is: 460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.81 : 1,077.37 = 307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.81/1,077.37 = 307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.81x = 1,077.37 × 307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.81x = 331,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,347.07/718.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.97

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