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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.02, 1,083.67 and 306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.02, 1,083.67 and 306.29 is: 459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.02 : 1,083.67 = 306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.02/1,083.67 = 306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.02x = 1,083.67 × 306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.02x = 331,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,919.23/723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.08

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