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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.67, 1,081.60 and 310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.67, 1,081.60 and 310.33 is: 465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.67 : 1,081.60 = 310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.67/1,081.60 = 310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.67x = 1,081.60 × 310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.67x = 335,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,653.50/721.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.11

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