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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.43, 1,079.66 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.43, 1,079.66 and 309.44 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.43 : 1,079.66 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.43/1,079.66 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.43x = 1,079.66 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.43x = 334,093.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,093.46/720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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