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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.84, 1,113.64 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.84, 1,113.64 and 310.30 is: 465.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.84 : 1,113.64 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.84/1,113.64 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.84x = 1,113.64 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.84x = 345,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,562.49/742.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.19

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