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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722, 1,081.70 and 304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722, 1,081.70 and 304.60 is: 456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722 : 1,081.70 = 304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722/1,081.70 = 304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722x = 1,081.70 × 304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722x = 329,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,485.82/722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.35

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