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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.83, 1,079.59 and 309.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.83, 1,079.59 and 309.01 is: 463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.83 : 1,079.59 = 309.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.83/1,079.59 = 309.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.83x = 1,079.59 × 309.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.83x = 333,604.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,604.11/719.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.45

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