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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.18, 1,080 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.18, 1,080 and 309.11 is: 463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.18 : 1,080 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.18/1,080 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.18x = 1,080 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.18x = 333,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,833.40/720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.54

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