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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.05, 1,079.17 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.05, 1,079.17 and 308.71 is: 462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.05 : 1,079.17 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.05/1,079.17 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.05x = 1,079.17 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.05x = 333,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,144.40/720.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.67

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