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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.18, 1,079.08 and 430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.18, 1,079.08 and 430.62 is: 646.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.18 : 1,079.08 = 430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.18/1,079.08 = 430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.18x = 1,079.08 × 430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.18x = 464,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,673.43/719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.12

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