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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.36, 1,079.16 and 308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.36, 1,079.16 and 308.50 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.36 : 1,079.16 = 308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.36/1,079.16 = 308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.36x = 1,079.16 × 308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.36x = 332,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,920.86/719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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