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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.04, 1,078.24 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.04, 1,078.24 and 308.48 is: 462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.04 : 1,078.24 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.04/1,078.24 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.04x = 1,078.24 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.04x = 332,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,615.48/719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.58

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