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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.46, 1,080.84 and 309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.46, 1,080.84 and 309.64 is: 464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.46 : 1,080.84 = 309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.46/1,080.84 = 309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.46x = 1,080.84 × 309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.46x = 334,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,671.30/720.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.52

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