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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.51, 1,083.49 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.51, 1,083.49 and 311.61 is: 467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.51 : 1,083.49 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.51/1,083.49 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.51x = 1,083.49 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.51x = 337,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,624.76/722.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.30

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