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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.32, 1,078.80 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.32, 1,078.80 and 308.92 is: 463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.32 : 1,078.80 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.32/1,078.80 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.32x = 1,078.80 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.32x = 333,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,262.90/719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.30

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