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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.32, 1,080.50 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.32, 1,080.50 and 309.38 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.32 : 1,080.50 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.32/1,080.50 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.32x = 1,080.50 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.32x = 334,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,285.09/720.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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