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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.96, 1,114.44 and 309.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.96, 1,114.44 and 309.61 is: 464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.96 : 1,114.44 = 309.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.96/1,114.44 = 309.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.96x = 1,114.44 × 309.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.96x = 345,041.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,041.77/742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.42

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