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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.19, 1,113.43 and 309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.19, 1,113.43 and 309.34 is: 464.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.19 : 1,113.43 = 309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.19/1,113.43 = 309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.19x = 1,113.43 × 309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.19x = 344,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,428.44/742.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.07

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