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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.47, 1,112.90 and 331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.47, 1,112.90 and 331.49 is: 496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.47 : 1,112.90 = 331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.47/1,112.90 = 331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.47x = 1,112.90 × 331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.47x = 368,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,908.00/742.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.87

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