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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.02, 1,080.04 and 308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.02, 1,080.04 and 308.90 is: 463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.02 : 1,080.04 = 308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.02/1,080.04 = 308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.02x = 1,080.04 × 308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.02x = 333,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,626.28/720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.36

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