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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.68, 1,078.08 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.68, 1,078.08 and 430.96 is: 645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.68 : 1,078.08 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.68/1,078.08 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.68x = 1,078.08 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.68x = 464,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,609.36/719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.58

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