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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.46, 1,081.42 and 310.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.46, 1,081.42 and 310.79 is: 465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.46 : 1,081.42 = 310.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.46/1,081.42 = 310.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.46x = 1,081.42 × 310.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.46x = 336,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,096.45/721.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.85

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