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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.78, 1,079.67 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.78, 1,079.67 and 308.66 is: 462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.78 : 1,079.67 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.78/1,079.67 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.78x = 1,079.67 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.78x = 333,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,244.00/719.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.98

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