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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.26, 1,079.48 and 308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.26, 1,079.48 and 308.91 is: 462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.26 : 1,079.48 = 308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.26/1,079.48 = 308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.26x = 1,079.48 × 308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.26x = 333,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,462.17/720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.97

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