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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.46, 1,083.84 and 311.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.46, 1,083.84 and 311.62 is: 467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.46 : 1,083.84 = 311.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.46/1,083.84 = 311.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.46x = 1,083.84 × 311.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.46x = 337,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,746.22/722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.49

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