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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.16, 1,079.76 and 309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.16, 1,079.76 and 309.28 is: 463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.16 : 1,079.76 = 309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.16/1,079.76 = 309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.16x = 1,079.76 × 309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.16x = 333,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,948.17/720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.71

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