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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.28, 1,079.22 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.28, 1,079.22 and 308.46 is: 462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.28 : 1,079.22 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.28/1,079.22 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.28x = 1,079.22 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.28x = 332,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,896.20/719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.82

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