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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.18, 1,080.54 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.18, 1,080.54 and 309.42 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.18 : 1,080.54 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.18/1,080.54 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.18x = 1,080.54 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.18x = 334,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,340.69/720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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