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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.98, 1,083.24 and 310.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.98, 1,083.24 and 310.95 is: 466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.98 : 1,083.24 = 310.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.98/1,083.24 = 310.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.98x = 1,083.24 × 310.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.98x = 336,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,833.48/721.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.54

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