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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.74, 1,081.73 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.74, 1,081.73 and 310.01 is: 464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.74 : 1,081.73 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.74/1,081.73 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.74x = 1,081.73 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.74x = 335,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,340.16/721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.63

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