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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.83, 1,078.09 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.83, 1,078.09 and 308.01 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.83 : 1,078.09 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.83/1,078.09 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.83x = 1,078.09 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.83x = 332,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,062.50/718.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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