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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.42, 1,083.03 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.42, 1,083.03 and 311.50 is: 466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.42 : 1,083.03 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.42/1,083.03 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.42x = 1,083.03 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.42x = 337,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,363.85/722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.99

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