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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.45, 1,081.09 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.45, 1,081.09 and 303.95 is: 456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.45 : 1,081.09 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.45/1,081.09 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.45x = 1,081.09 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.45x = 328,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,594.31/720.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.10

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