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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.79, 1,079.67 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.79, 1,079.67 and 308.67 is: 463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.79 : 1,079.67 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.79/1,079.67 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.79x = 1,079.67 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.79x = 333,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,261.74/719.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.00

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