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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.61, 1,078.93 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.61, 1,078.93 and 308.94 is: 463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.61 : 1,078.93 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.61/1,078.93 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.61x = 1,078.93 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.61x = 333,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,324.63/719.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.20

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