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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.05, 1,082.68 and 310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.05, 1,082.68 and 310.93 is: 466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.05 : 1,082.68 = 310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.05/1,082.68 = 310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.05x = 1,082.68 × 310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.05x = 336,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,637.69/722.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.22

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