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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.82, 1,080.35 and 330.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.82, 1,080.35 and 330.41 is: 495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.82 : 1,080.35 = 330.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.82/1,080.35 = 330.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.82x = 1,080.35 × 330.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.82x = 356,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,958.44/719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.90

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