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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.41, 1,079.25 and 308.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.41, 1,079.25 and 308.55 is: 462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.41 : 1,079.25 = 308.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.41/1,079.25 = 308.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.41x = 1,079.25 × 308.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.41x = 333,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,002.59/719.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.88

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