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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.97, 1,081.41 and 309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.97, 1,081.41 and 309.80 is: 464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.97 : 1,081.41 = 309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.97/1,081.41 = 309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.97x = 1,081.41 × 309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.97x = 335,019.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,019.27/720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.68

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