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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.12, 1,080.96 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.12, 1,080.96 and 310.08 is: 464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.12 : 1,080.96 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.12/1,080.96 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.12x = 1,080.96 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.12x = 335,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,184.08/721.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.81

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