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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.46, 1,080.73 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.46, 1,080.73 and 309.78 is: 464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.46 : 1,080.73 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.46/1,080.73 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.46x = 1,080.73 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.46x = 334,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,788.54/720.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.69

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