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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.98, 1,077.55 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.98, 1,077.55 and 307.70 is: 461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.98 : 1,077.55 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.98/1,077.55 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.98x = 1,077.55 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.98x = 331,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,561.75/718.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.16

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