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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.00, 1,079.95 and 309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.00, 1,079.95 and 309.14 is: 463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.00 : 1,079.95 = 309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.00/1,079.95 = 309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.00x = 1,079.95 × 309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.00x = 333,855.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,855.93/720.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.69

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