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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.11, 1,115.47 and 310.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.11, 1,115.47 and 310.57 is: 466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.11 : 1,115.47 = 310.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.11/1,115.47 = 310.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.11x = 1,115.47 × 310.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.11x = 346,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,429.12/743.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.19

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