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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.97, 1,081.53 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.97, 1,081.53 and 310 is: 465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.97 : 1,081.53 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.97/1,081.53 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.97x = 1,081.53 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.97x = 335,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,274.30/720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.03

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