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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.30, 1,080.54 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.30, 1,080.54 and 309.54 is: 464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.30 : 1,080.54 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.30/1,080.54 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.30x = 1,080.54 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.30x = 334,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,470.35/720.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.35

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