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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.14, 1,078.80 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.14, 1,078.80 and 308.34 is: 462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.14 : 1,078.80 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.14/1,078.80 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.14x = 1,078.80 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.14x = 332,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,637.19/719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.55

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