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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.44, 1,084.71 and 312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.44, 1,084.71 and 312.35 is: 468.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.44 : 1,084.71 = 312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.44/1,084.71 = 312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.44x = 1,084.71 × 312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.44x = 338,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,809.17/723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.33

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