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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.49, 1,091.09 and 310.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.49, 1,091.09 and 310.95 is: 466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.49 : 1,091.09 = 310.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.49/1,091.09 = 310.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.49x = 1,091.09 × 310.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.49x = 339,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,274.44/727.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.36

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