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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.42, 1,083.32 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.42, 1,083.32 and 311.34 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.42 : 1,083.32 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.42/1,083.32 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.42x = 1,083.32 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.42x = 337,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,279.29/722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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