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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.45, 1,085.28 and 307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.45, 1,085.28 and 307.01 is: 460.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.45 : 1,085.28 = 307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.45/1,085.28 = 307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.45x = 1,085.28 × 307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.45x = 333,191.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,191.81/723.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.56

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