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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719, 1,077.97 and 307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719, 1,077.97 and 307.88 is: 461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719 : 1,077.97 = 307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719/1,077.97 = 307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719x = 1,077.97 × 307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719x = 331,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,885.40/719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.59

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