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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.66, 1,079.90 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.66, 1,079.90 and 309 is: 463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.66 : 1,079.90 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.66/1,079.90 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.66x = 1,079.90 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.66x = 333,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,689.10/719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.68

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