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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.89, 1,078.26 and 308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.89, 1,078.26 and 308.35 is: 462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.89 : 1,078.26 = 308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.89/1,078.26 = 308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.89x = 1,078.26 × 308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.89x = 332,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,481.47/718.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.49

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