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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.50, 1,081.80 and 304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.50, 1,081.80 and 304.82 is: 457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.50 : 1,081.80 = 304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.50/1,081.80 = 304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.50x = 1,081.80 × 304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.50x = 329,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,753.50/721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.04

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