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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 1,079.46 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 1,079.46 and 308.88 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 1,079.46 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/1,079.46 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 1,079.46 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 333,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,423.60/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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