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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.95, 1,114.18 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.95, 1,114.18 and 310 is: 464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.95 : 1,114.18 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.95/1,114.18 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.95x = 1,114.18 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.95x = 345,395.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,395.80/742.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.90

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