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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.54, 1,079.32 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.54, 1,079.32 and 308.58 is: 462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.54 : 1,079.32 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.54/1,079.32 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.54x = 1,079.32 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.54x = 333,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,056.57/719.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.87

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