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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.95, 1,078.43 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.95, 1,078.43 and 308.10 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.95 : 1,078.43 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.95/1,078.43 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.95x = 1,078.43 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.95x = 332,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,262.74/718.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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