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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.06, 1,081.86 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.06, 1,081.86 and 310.30 is: 465.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.06 : 1,081.86 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.06/1,081.86 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.06x = 1,081.86 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.06x = 335,701.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,701.16/721.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.57

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