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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.33, 1,079.62 and 308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.33, 1,079.62 and 308.60 is: 462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.33 : 1,079.62 = 308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.33/1,079.62 = 308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.33x = 1,079.62 × 308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.33x = 333,168.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,168.61/720.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.52

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