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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.71, 1,079.83 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.71, 1,079.83 and 303.35 is: 455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.71 : 1,079.83 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.71/1,079.83 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.71x = 1,079.83 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.71x = 327,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,566.40/719.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.13

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