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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.65, 1,078.71 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.65, 1,078.71 and 308.44 is: 462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.65 : 1,078.71 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.65/1,078.71 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.65x = 1,078.71 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.65x = 332,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,717.31/719.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.33

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