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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.35, 1,084.57 and 306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.35, 1,084.57 and 306.66 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.35 : 1,084.57 = 306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.35/1,084.57 = 306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.35x = 1,084.57 × 306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.35x = 332,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,594.24/723.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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