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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.89, 1,080.74 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.89, 1,080.74 and 330.28 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.89 : 1,080.74 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.89/1,080.74 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.89x = 1,080.74 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.89x = 356,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,944.93/719.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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