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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.30, 1,079.57 and 308.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.30, 1,079.57 and 308.57 is: 462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.30 : 1,079.57 = 308.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.30/1,079.57 = 308.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.30x = 1,079.57 × 308.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.30x = 333,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,122.91/720.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.48

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