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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.35, 1,078.13 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.35, 1,078.13 and 308.00 is: 461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.35 : 1,078.13 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.35/1,078.13 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.35x = 1,078.13 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.35x = 332,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,067.51/719.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.62

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