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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.07, 1,078.83 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.07, 1,078.83 and 308.43 is: 462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.07 : 1,078.83 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.07/1,078.83 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.07x = 1,078.83 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.07x = 332,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,743.54/719.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.74

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