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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 1,084.57 and 306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 1,084.57 and 306.61 is: 459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 1,084.57 = 306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/1,084.57 = 306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 1,084.57 × 306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 332,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,536.53/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.90

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