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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.27, 1,079.03 and 308.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.27, 1,079.03 and 308.39 is: 462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.27 : 1,079.03 = 308.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.27/1,079.03 = 308.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.27x = 1,079.03 × 308.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.27x = 332,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,755.12/719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.63

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