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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.37, 1,079.46 and 308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.37, 1,079.46 and 308.70 is: 463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.37 : 1,079.46 = 308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.37/1,079.46 = 308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.37x = 1,079.46 × 308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.37x = 333,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,229.30/719.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.22

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