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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.33, 1,077.98 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.33, 1,077.98 and 308.34 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.33 : 1,077.98 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.33/1,077.98 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.33x = 1,077.98 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.33x = 332,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,382.81/719.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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