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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.46, 1,083.66 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.46, 1,083.66 and 311.40 is: 467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.46 : 1,083.66 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.46/1,083.66 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.46x = 1,083.66 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.46x = 337,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,451.72/722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.09

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