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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.16, 1,081.42 and 304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.16, 1,081.42 and 304.41 is: 456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.16 : 1,081.42 = 304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.16/1,081.42 = 304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.16x = 1,081.42 × 304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.16x = 329,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,194.30/721.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.48

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