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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.68, 1,080.87 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.68, 1,080.87 and 310.01 is: 464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.68 : 1,080.87 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.68/1,080.87 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.68x = 1,080.87 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.68x = 335,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,075.10/720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.95

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