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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.70, 1,079.19 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.70, 1,079.19 and 308.64 is: 462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.70 : 1,079.19 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.70/1,079.19 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.70x = 1,079.19 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.70x = 333,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,081.20/719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.81

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