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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.16, 1,084.02 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.16, 1,084.02 and 311.80 is: 467.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.16 : 1,084.02 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.16/1,084.02 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.16x = 1,084.02 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.16x = 337,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,997.44/723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.39

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