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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.30, 1,082.52 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.30, 1,082.52 and 310.44 is: 465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.30 : 1,082.52 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.30/1,082.52 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.30x = 1,082.52 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.30x = 336,057.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,057.51/721.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.91

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