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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.15, 1,079.29 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.15, 1,079.29 and 303.21 is: 454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.15 : 1,079.29 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.15/1,079.29 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.15x = 1,079.29 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.15x = 327,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,251.52/720.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.42

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