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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.44, 1,111.44 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.44, 1,111.44 and 308.96 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.44 : 1,111.44 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.44/1,111.44 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.44x = 1,111.44 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.44x = 343,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,390.50/741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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