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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.74, 1,078.98 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.74, 1,078.98 and 308.80 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.74 : 1,078.98 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.74/1,078.98 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.74x = 1,078.98 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.74x = 333,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,189.02/719.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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