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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.30, 1,082.04 and 310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.30, 1,082.04 and 310.54 is: 465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.30 : 1,082.04 = 310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.30/1,082.04 = 310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.30x = 1,082.04 × 310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.30x = 336,016.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,016.70/721.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.85

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